Elongate PTFE elements and articles made thereof

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1996-12-20

1998-09-01

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

424435, 424 49, 424 52, 424443, A61K 900

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058008233

ABSTRACT:
An elongate PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) element is formed, having a PTFE matrix and containing a water soluble additive material in the form of solid particles distributed within the matrix. The PTFE elements may be twisted or untwisted tape, and a plurality of elements may be twisted together to form a fiber. Such elements or fibers may be formed into articles for use in dentistry, such as dental floss, or into medical sutures, woven filter mesh and other non-dental articles.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3943949 (1976-03-01), Ashton et al.
patent: 4482516 (1984-11-01), Bowman et al.
patent: 5209251 (1993-05-01), Curtis et al.
patent: 5413127 (1995-05-01), Hill

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