Bioabsorbable polymers for implantable medical devices: What . . . Bioabsorbable polymers are used for an expanding range of medical devices Learn more about specific bioabsorbable polymers, their applications, regulatory resources, and common mistakes and pitfalls By MDO contributor Reed Miller Abbott uses PLLA, a bioabsorable polymer, for its Esprit BTK stent [Illustration courtesy of Abbott]
Bioresorbable Polymer Compounds for Implantable Devices . . . A range of physical and degradation properties allows these polymers to be used for applications that include orthopedic fixation, vascular stents, tissue engineering and controlled drug delivery Common bioresorbable polymers include PLA, PGA, PLGA and PCL
Poly (Lactic Acid)-Based Biomaterials for Orthopaedic . . . Aliphatic polyesters, also known as poly (α-hydroxy esters), are one such bioresorbable and biocompatible group of polymers that have great potential for use in the regeneration of large tissues This class of polymers include: poly (lactic acid) (PLA), poly (glycolic acid) (PGA), poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL), poly (dioxanone) (PDO), and poly
Bioresorbable Polymers for Implantable Medical Devices Poly-Med offers off-the-shelf high-performance bioresorbable polymers suitable for any intended absorbable medical device application Typically, these materials are more flexible and exhibit decreased crystallinity compared to more commonly used homo- or co-polymers in use
Bioresorbable polymers for medical applications Nowadays, bioresorbable polymers such as PLA, PGA, and PLGA have been successfully used to develop multifilament sutures Recently, extensive studies have been carried out to develop bioresorbable monofilament sutures targeted to replace these multiple filament braided sutures
RESOMER® Bioresorbable Polymers VESTAKEEP® PEEK . . . - Evonik RESOMER® bioabsorbable polymers (PLA, PLGA, PCL, PLA-PEG, PGLA, PGA, PGA-CL, PGA-TMC, PDO) and VESTAKEEP® PEEK are the industry standard for biodegradable or permanent orthopedic implants and medical devices for trauma surgery, sports medicine or spinal
A Closer Look at Bioresorbable Polymer Implants - Medical Murray Commonly used bioresorbable polymers include polylactic acid (PLA), polyglycolic acid (PGA), and poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) These materials degrade through hydrolysis, producing lactic acid and glycolic acid—substances the body already knows how to process