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Resorbable polymer compositions

US6607548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S606/91
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A novel polymer composition is provided which includes a base material including a biodegradable polymer or copolymer, and a copolymer additive including one or more monomers imparting a tensile strength to the polymer composition at room temperature that is lower than a tensile strength at room temperature for the base material.

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