Absorbable copolymers derived from tricarboxylic acids and surgical articles made therefrom
US5480963A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G63/6854
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bioabsorbable copolymers are derived from tricarboxylic acids and triols. The copolymers are useful in forming surgical articles including, sutures, suture coatings, and gels for promoting tissue repair.
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