| abstract |
GENES The present invention relates to a bistable gel comprising: (a) at least one silicon-containing polyol, polyamine, polyepoxy or poijisocyanate having 1 or more functional groups and a molecular weight of at least 20,000 which is cured in the presence of: (b) at least one diol, diamine or diisocyanate having a molecular weight of less than 10,000; and / or (c) an initiator, processes for their preparation and their use in the manufacture and repair of biomaterials and medical devices, articles or implants, in particular the manufacture of soft tissue implants such as breast implants and orthopedic joint repair. such as spinal discs. |