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.