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Hybrid polymer materials from reactive extrusion for medical devices

US7465777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2006
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L83/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to hybrid polymers, methods of making such hybrid polymers, and medical devices that include the hybrid polymers. Such hybrid polymers are suitable for forming biomaterials in a predetermined shape for use in medical devices and medical device components. The hybrid polymers of the present disclosure are formed through a reactive extrusion process prior to being formed into the predetermined shape of the medical device or medical device component.

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