Surgical filaments from block copolyetheramides
US4578451A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical filaments such as sutures and ligatures are produced from block copolyetheramides. The filaments combine high strength with high compliance.
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