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Implantable medical device comprising copolymer of L-lactide with improved fracture toughness

US8119704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2009
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2029

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  • 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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