METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR FUSING MATRIX LAYERS CONTAINING NON-COLLAGENOUS PROTEINS TO TISSUE

摘要

A matrix material (12) containing a non-collagenous protein component is fused to tissue (T) by first placing the matrix material (12) over a target location (W) on the tissue (T) and then applying energy to the matrix material (12). The non-collagenous protein component is of a type wherein the energy is applied in an amount which together result in fusion of the matrix to the tissue.