Absorbable bone fixation device

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1984-11-05

1985-11-05

Apley, Richard J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

128 92C, 128 92D, 128 92B, 128 92G, 1283355, 623 66, A61F 100, A61F 504

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045504490

ABSTRACT:
An absorbable internal bone fixation device is disclosed. The device is made from a high molecular weight polymer of L(-)lactide having an inherent viscosity above 4.5. The polymer contains less than 2% unreacted monomer and is polymerized under conditions of selected monomer to catalyst ratios and temperature.

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Gilding, et al., "Biodegradable Polymers for Use in Surgery-Polyglycolic/Polylatic Acid Homo- and Copolymers"; Polymer, 1979, pp. 1459-1464.

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