Absorbable block copolymers and surgical articles made therefrom

Details Absorbable block copolymers and surgical articles made therefrom Absorbable block copolymers and surgical articles made therefrom

1993-03-19

1994-06-21

Kight, III, John

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

From carboxylic acid or derivative thereof

525408, 525415, 528357, 528361, 606230, 606231, C08G 6308, C08G 6300, A61M 1100

Patent

active

053229258

ABSTRACT:
Block copolymers have a first copolymer block wherein lactide is the predominant component and a second copolymer block wherein trimethylene carbonate is the predominant component. The copolymers are useful in forming surgical devices, including monofilament sutures.

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