A method of preparing an implantable biological device having a first
tissue part and a second tissue part includes exposing the first tissue
part to a first preparation method and preventing exposure of the second
biological tissue part to the first preparation method. Preventing
exposure of the second biological tissue part to the first preparation
method may be achieved using an embedding technique, a coating technique,
a covering technique, or physical isolation. The method may further
include exposing the second tissue part to a second preparation method
and preventing exposure of the first biological tissue part to the second
preparation method. An apparatus for preparing an implantable biologic
device includes an enclosure having first and second chambers separated
by a partition member wherein a substantial portion of the first tissue
part is within the first chamber and a substantial portion of the second
tissue part is within the second chamber.