The Applicants' invention is a bioactive, biocompatible, bioabsorbable surgical composite that is fabricated bioabsorbable polymers, copolymers or polymer alloys that are self-reinforced and contain ceramic particles or reinforcement fibers, and also can be porous. The composite of the invention can...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6406498?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6406498 - Bioactive, bioabsorbable surgical composite material