| abstract |
An oriented implantable biodegradable multimodal device is disclosed. The orientated implantable biodegradable multimodal device includes a blend of a first polymer component having a first molecular weight (mwt) together with at least a second polymer component having a mwt which is less than that of the first component. The polymer within the blend may be in a uniaxial, biaxial or triaxial orientation. Also disclosed is a composite thereof with matrix polymer, processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as an implantable biodegradable device such as a high strength trauma fixation device suitable for implantation into the human or animal body. As examples the high strength trauma device may take the form of plates, screws, pins, rods, anchors or scaffolds. |