Poly(alkylene oxalate) absorbable coating for sutures
US4105034A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2938
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The tie-down properties of multifilament surgical sutures are improved by coating the suture with an absorbable composition comprising a poly(alkylene oxalate) wherein the alkylene is a C.sub.6 or a mixture of C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 alkylene moieties. Braided sutures coated with from about 1 to 15 percent by weight of the composition are characterized by a smooth knot tie-down under both wet and dry conditions.
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