Bioabsorbable polymeric composition for a medical device
A biodegradable and biocompatible nontoxic polymeric composition is provided which includes a base material such as a crystallizable polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, and a copolymer or terpolymer additive. Medical devices manufactured from the composition are also provided.
1. A crystallized bioabsorbable polymer composition comprising: poly (L-lactide-co-Tri-methyene-carbonate) or poly (D-lactide-co-tri-methylene-carbonate) or poly (L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) or poly (D-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone), in the form of block copolymers or blocky random copolymers.
2. The composition of claim 1 , comprising poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone).
3. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising poly(L-lactide) and/or poly(D-lactide).
4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the polymer further comprises poly(L-lactide).