LACTIDE/CAPROLACTONE POLYMER, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, COMPOSITES THEREOF, AND PROSTHESES PRODUCED THEREFROM

摘要

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.