ABSORBABLE POLY (P DIOXANONE CO GLYCOLIDE) MONOFILAMENT FIBERS POSSESSING MID TERM STRENGTH RETENTION POST IMPLANTATION

摘要

Novel absorbable monofilament sutures and fibers having unique and improved properties are disclosed including mid term strength retention post implantation. Also disclosed is a novel method of manufacturing absorbable monofilament sutures and fibers. The sutures and fibers are extruded from poly(p dioxanone co glycolide) copolymers.