New adhesive hydrogel coatings could prolong the lifespan of pacemakers, drug delivery depots, and other medical devices.
MIT engineers have found a way to eliminate the buildup of scar tissue around implantable devices, by coating them with a hydrogel adhesive. The material binds the device to tissue and prevents the immune system from attacking the device.
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