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App. No. 12/544,457

Bioabsorbable Surgical Composition

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12/544,457
Abstract

Compounds are provided which can form bioabsorbable compositions useful as adhesives or sealants for medical/surgical applications.

Claims (9)

1 . A compound of the formula:

HO—(R-A) n -R—OH

wherein A is a group derived from an aliphatic diacid; R can be the same or different at each occurrence and is a group derived from a dihydroxy compound having a molecular weight less than 1,000; and n is 2 to 10.

2 - 3 . (canceled)

4 . A compound as in claim 1 wherein A is a group derived from adipic acid.

5 . A compound as in claim 1 wherein R is a group derived from a polyalkylene glycol.

6 . A compound as in claim 1 wherein R is a group derived from a polyethylene glycol.

7 . A compound as in claim 1 wherein R is a group derived from a compound selected from the group consisting of PEG 400, PEG 600 and PEG 900.

8 - 23 . (canceled)

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 2, 2012
From: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
To: COVIDIEN LP
Reel/Frame 029065/0448 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 24, 2009
From: HADBA, AHMAD R.; SKALLA, WALTER; BELCHEVA, NADYA
To: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
Reel/Frame 023133/0729 →