Absorbable / biodegradable composite yarn constructs and applications thereof
US8709023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Absorbable composite medical devices such as surgical meshes and braided sutures, which display two or more absorption/biodegradation and breaking strength retention profiles and exhibit unique properties in different clinical settings, are made using combinations of at least two types of yarns having distinctly different physicochemical and biological properties and incorporate in the subject construct special designs to provide a range of unique properties as clinically useful implants.
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