Copolymers of .epsilon.-caprolactone, glycolide and glycolic acid for suture coatings
US4994074A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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