FILMS HAVING IMPROVED CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION AND USE

摘要

Examplary gelating films comprise cross linked and non-cross linked granular and non-granular gelating sheets, typically including a plasticizer, and optionally including a cross-linking agent incorporated within or over one or more surfaces of the film. The gelating films are dry, thin, and preferably meet certain pliability, elasticity, melting temperature, and other criteria. Methods are described for producing these films from collagen. Methods are further described for applying these films to tissue with and without the application of energy.