On February 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TissuGlu, the first tissue adhesive approved for internal use. TissuGlu is a urethane-based adhesive that a surgeon can use to connect tissue flaps made during abdominoplasty surgery. Read more.
FDA approves tissue adhesive for internal use
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