Medical devices and methods including blends of biodegradable polymers
US8129477B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable medical devices and methods including blends of biodegradable polymers are disclosed herein. The polymer blends include a continuous phase in which the polymer chains are oriented along an axis. Such polymer blends can exhibit properties such as improved toughness that can be desirable for use in medical devices.
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