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Copolymers of p-dioxanone and 2,5-morpholinediones and surgical devices formed therefrom having accelerated absorption characteristics

Patent number: 4441496

Abstract: A copolymer of p-dioxanone and an unsubstituted or loweralkyl substituted 2,5-morpholinedione especially suited for absorbable surgical sutures and other surgical devices having accelerated absorption characteristics, but retaining good tensile strength and a high level of flexibility and softness.

Type: Grant

Filed: February 8, 1982

Date of Patent: April 10, 1984

Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.

Inventors: Shalaby W. Shalaby, Donald F. Koelmel