Absorbable polymers and surgical articles fabricated therefrom
US6235869A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Synthetic absorbable medical devices made totally or in part from a random polymer comprising glycolide, lactide, trimethylene carbonate, and caprolactone are provided. The polymer can be fabricated into a monofilament which exhibits physical characteristics equivalent to or superior than gut sutures.
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