EP Patent

EP0293090A2 — Surgically implantable laminated plastics materials and processes for their production

Assigned to Baxter International Inc · Expires 1988-11-30 · 37y expired

What this patent protects

The present invention provides porous biologically compatible materials capable of being formed into surgical implants, comprising layers of poly(tetra­fluoroethylene) and elastomer, having superior compliance, strength, elasticity and suturability. The materials comprise a first…

USPTO Abstract

The present invention provides porous biologically compatible materials capable of being formed into surgical implants, comprising layers of poly(tetra­fluoroethylene) and elastomer, having superior compliance, strength, elasticity and suturability. The materials comprise a first layer of poly(tetrafluoroethylene), a second layer of poly(tetrafluoroethylene)/elastomer mixture, optionally a third layer of elastomer, and an optional fourth layer of a monomer fibrous elastomer matrix.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP0293090A2
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
1988-11-30
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Baxter International Inc
Source
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