Absorbable coating composition for sutures

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A - Human Necessities

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117/183, 167/324

A61L 17/00 (2006.01) A61L 17/14 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1100370

ABSTRACT The tie-down properties of ?ultifilamen? surgical sutures are improved by coating the suture with an absorbable composition comprising a mixture of from about 1 to 4 parts of an absorbable, film-forming polymer, and 1 to 4 parts of a substantially water-insoluble salt of a C6 or higher fa??y acid. Braided sutures coated with from 2 to 10 per cent by weight of the composition are characterized by a smooth knot tie-down under both wet and dry conditions.

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