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A Chitosan Based, Laser Activated Thin Film Surgical Adhesive, 'SurgiLux'
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A Chitosan Based, Laser Activated Thin Film Surgical Adhesive, 'SurgiLux': Preparation and Demonstration

Article DOI: 10.3791/3527
October 23rd, 2012 •
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1Bio/Polymer Research Group, School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, University of New South Wales

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October 23rd, 2012

The fabrication of a novel, flexible thin film surgical adhesive from FDA approved ingredients, chitosan and indocyanine green is described. Bonding of this adhesive to collagenous tissue through a simple activation process with a low-powered infra-red laser is demonstrated.

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