Absorbable polymers and surgical articles made therefrom

Details Absorbable polymers and surgical articles made therefrom Absorbable polymers and surgical articles made therefrom

1992-10-27

1993-08-17

Buttner, David J.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture or ligature

525411, 525413, 525415, 528354, A61L 1700, C08G 6364, C08G 6308, C08G 6306

Patent

active

052364445

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

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