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Surgical fastener made from glycolide-rich polymer blends

US4741337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1985
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/0643
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical fastener is made from a glycolide-rich blend of polymers.

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