Implantable microbial cellulose materials for various medical applications

摘要

This invention relates to polysaccharide materials, especially microbial cellulose processed by drying and then compressing to obtain suitable implantation properties for repair or replacement of soft tissue. The invention relates to the use of the implantable microbial cellulose for tissue closure reinforcement, buttresses for reinforcement of the soft tissue, rotator cuff repair, and as carrier vehicles for medically useful substances for repair or regeneration of tissue.