Bio-adhesive dissolving compounds and device

Abstract

A medical device may comprise a body including a mixture of polyvinylpyrrolidone (“PVP”) and mitomycin. The medical device may be in any size or shape such that the medical device may be inserted into living tissue, including, but not limited to, a lacrimal punctal plug and a stent. The mixture of PVP and mitomycin may be coated on a portion of the medical device, contained within a cavity on the medical device, disposed on the surface of the medical device or configured as part of the medical device such that the mixture of PVP and mitomycin can be delivered to tissue.

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