Composite self-cohered web materials
US7604668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.
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