Abstract: The present application provides an implant comprising magnesium alloy comprising Ca in the range of 0.3-2 wt %, Zn in the range of 0.5-6 wt %, Fe in the range of 50-100 ppm, and Zr in the range of 100-900 ppm and total impurities including Fe and Zr in the range of 400-1000 ppm. The present application also provides a method for preparing an implant, the method comprising providing biodegradable magnesium alloy having an average grain size of 40 ?m or less and comprising Ca in the range of 0.3-2 wt %, Zn in the range of 0.5-6 wt %, Fe in the range of 50-100 ppm, and Zr in the range of 100-900 ppm and total impurities including Fe and Zr in the range of 400-1000 ppm, and forming the biodegradable magnesium alloy into the implant.

Abstract: The present application provides biodegradable composite material comprising bioresorbable magnesium or magnesium alloy embedded in bioresorbable glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix, and a bioresorbable implant comprising the composite material. The present application also provides use of the composite material, and methods for preparing the composite material and a medical device of a part thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.

Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.

Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.

Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.

Abstract: The invention concerns composite surgical devices and a method of manufacturing thereof. The device comprises a tissue fixation implant and a protruding member attached to the implant. The method comprises providing a polymeric implant preform comprising a fixation zone for the protruding member, inserting a protruding member into the fixation zone of the preform, inserting the preform into a mold cavity corresponding to desired shape of the tissue fixation implant and comprising at least one orifice for receiving the protruding member and subjecting the preform to heat and pressure for giving the tissue fixation implant the desired shape and attaching the protruding member to the tissue fixation implant.

Abstract: A low profile bioabsorbable bone screw and driver system. The driver has a distal end that partially encases the periphery of the screw head of the bone screw and has a metal stabilizing projection configured to be received by a recess of the screw head and to prevent the screw head from laterally disengaging from the distal end of the driver.

Abstract: A fastener is provided for tissue fixation. The fastener includes first and second implantation members and a connecting member connecting the first and second implantation members. The implantation members may have protuberances on their surfaces. A method for using the fastener and a kit including the fastener and an installation tool is also provided.

Abstract: A surgical screw system using a surgical screw that is at least partially bioabsorbable in vivo, the screw having a recess (or optionally recesses) in its head for receiving an inserter instrument, wherein the recess has a rotational symmetry around the longitudinal axis of the screw. The recess comprises an odd number of rounded lobes extending away from the center of the head. The inserter for the screw comprises a distal end that matches the shape of the recess in the screw and can be slidably engaged with the recess.

Abstract: A fastener for repairing tissue or for attaching generally fibrous matter to tissue comprising a shaft comprising a curved, tapered proximal end configured to arrest the movement of the fastener in the distal direction, and a distal portion having protrusions for allowing movement in the distal direction and arresting movement in the proximal direction.

Abstract: Composite structure comprising one or more plies of nonwoven and one or more plies of film, these being manufactured from thermoplastics, wherein all the plies of nonwoven of which the structure is composed are totally manufactured from a polymer or a copolymer or a blend of polymers derived from lactic acid and wherein all the plies of film are totally manufactured from a polymer of the BAPE (biodegradable aliphatic polyester) type. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said composite structure.Application: Diapers, sanitary napkins, protective garments, surgical drapes and masks in the medical field and certain products for absorption and filtration, protection of plants in agriculture and mulching.