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Copolymers of .epsilon.-caprolactone, glycolide and glycolic acid for suture coatings

US4994074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1990
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Copolymer of a predominant amount of .epsilon.-caprolactone, the balance being glycolide and glycolic acid. Coating for an absorbable, multifilament surgical suture prepared by dissolving the copolymer in an organic solvent.

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