Lactide/caprolactone polymer, method of making the same, composites thereof, and prostheses produced therefrom
US4643734A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/443
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bio-absorbable copolymer of lactide and epsilon caprolactone comprising a major amount of epsilon caprolactone and a minor amount of lactide; a method of making the same; a composition of said polymer and at least one substrate of a plurality of carbon fibers; surgical articles of said composition; and a method of repairing ligaments and tendons are disclosed.
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