THERMALLY MODIFIED MICROBIAL-DERIVED CELLULOSE FOR IN VIVO IMPLANTATION

摘要

Provided in one embodiment is a method for preparing an implantable or topical material for general surgery or plastic surgery comprising: providing a microbial cellulose; treating said microbial cellulose to render said cellulose non-pyrogenic; partially dehydrating said microbial cellulose by exposing it to temperatures below 0°C, then exposing said microbial cellulose to temperatures above 0°C; and subsequently discarding liquid that was removed,