Bioabsorbables Portfolio
These micro medical parts are made with bioabsorbable materials, which are polymers that dissolve or absorb into the body. See our Bioabsorbable Materials page to learn about the types of resorbable materials we work with, or learn more about MTD’s unparalleled bioabsorbable expertise.
Spring-Shaped Bioabsorbable Tack
Micro Materials: This implantable tack is made of a bioabsorbable polymer. Micro Features: All tolerances are +/-.002″ throughout. Ultra-sharp points with no discernible radius measured. Description: This bioabsorbable tack required an extremely complex tool...
Bioabsorbable Fixation Suture
Micro Materials: This device is made of a bioabsorbable polymer. Micro Features: This unique bioabsorbable fixation suture design required an extremely challenging tooling approach. Extremely tight tolerances throughout required for part functionality. Description: A...
Bioabsorbable Fastener
Micro Materials: This device is made of PLG (L-lactide/glycolide copolymer), a bioabsorbable polymer.Micro Features: The bioabsorbable fastener has two hollow legs connected by a flexible “bridge” and features sharp tips. Its flash allowance is 0.1mm max.Description:...
Bioabsorbable Fixation Screw
Micro Material: This fixation screw is made out of PLDL, a bioabsorbable polymer. Micro Features: World’s smallest bioabsorbable unscrewing mold. Description: This fixation tack is used with a mesh in hernia repair surgery. As opposed to a bioabsorbable staple,...