A diverse range of medical uses builds on a few key properties of CAPA^® products including biodegradability, low temperature mouldability and crystallinity of CAPA^® products. Typical end uses for these products are :

Orthopaedic splints Dental impression Slow release carrier for drug delivery

Co-polymers based on caprolactone are also used in the production of medical devices.

Orthopaedic Splints	Low temperature mouldability coupled with rigidity allow CAPA thermoplastics to be a more versatile alternative to Plaster of Paris.

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