| abstract |
An oriented implantable biodegradable multimodal device is disclosed. The oriented implantable biodegradable multimodal device comprises a blend of a first polymer component having a first molecular weight (mwt) with at least one second polymer component having an mwt less than the first component. Including. The polymer in the blend may be in a uniaxial, biaxial, or triaxial orientation. They can also be used as composite materials of these with matrix polymers, methods of their manufacture, and their implantable biodegradable devices, such as high-strength trauma fixators suitable for implantation into the human or animal body. Disclose. For example, the high-strength trauma fixation can be in the form of a plate, screw, pin, rod, fixator, or scaffold material. |