Poly(Dioxanone-co-lactide), 85:15, IV 2.1 dL/g

Poly(dioxanone-co-L-lactide) (PDO-PLA) is a biodegradable and biocompatible copolymer used in biomedical devices including staples, sutures, meshes, coatings, and controlled drug delivery. PDO-PLA is degraded by hydrolysis via the ester linkages with a greater ratio of lactide denoting a longer biodegradation timeframe. Increased ratios of lactide also denote greater flexibility to the polymer structure.