Shaped bodies for use as implants in human medicine and method for the production of such shaped bodies
US6436136B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G18/4241
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Implants are disclosed for use in humans having a rigidity comparable to human bone comprising polyurethane with hydrolysable ester linkages which are spaced apart to provide hydrolysis fragments which are sufficiently small to be resorbed in the human body, the polyurethane comprising a network polymer which is substantially free of urea groups. Methods for the production of such implants are also disclosed.
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