Implantable medical device comprising copolymer of L-lactide with improved fracture toughness
US8119704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to implantable medical devices comprising a L-lactide-constitutional unit-containing copolymer having a wt % percent crystallinity of 40% or less.
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