Lactide/caprolactone polymer, method of making the same, composi

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1983-05-05

1987-02-17

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 228

Patent

active

046437347

ABSTRACT:
A bio-absorbable copolymer of lactide and epsilon caprolactone comprising a major amount of epsilon caprolactone and a minor amount of lactide; a method of making the same; a composition of said polymer and at least one substrate of a plurality of carbon fibers; surgical articles of said composition; and a method of repairing ligaments and tendons are disclosed.

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patent: 4379138 (1983-05-01), Pitt et al.
patent: 4443430 (1984-04-01), Mattei et al.

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