Patents Examined by George L Ulsh
  • Absorbable poly (p-dioxanone-co-glycolide) monofilament fibers possessing mid-term strength retention post-implantation
    Patent number: 9296145
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Sasa Andjelic, Kenneth Keilman, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski