Segmented copolymers of .epsilon.-caprolactone and glycolide
US5133739A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Crystalline copolymer comprising the reaction product of: a) a predominant amount of a high molecular weight prepolymer of .epsilon.-caprolactone and glycolide, and b) the balance glycolide. A surgical device such as a surgical filament, in particular a surgical suture, prepared by injection molding or melt spinning the crystalline copolymer.
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