Absorboituvat

Absorboituvat is a Finnish term used to describe substances or materials that can be absorbed or assimilated by a living organism over time. In medical and materials science contexts, the concept refers to materials designed to degrade or dissolve after they have served their purpose, becoming part of natural metabolic processes or being eliminated from the body.

In medicine, absorboituvat materials include sutures, implants, wound dressings, and drug delivery carriers. Their key feature is that they lose strength and are gradually broken down and absorbed as healing occurs, reducing the need for a second procedure to remove them. Absorption can occur through hydrolysis of chemical bonds, enzymatic degradation, or dissolution, depending on the material and location of use. The intended resorption time varies from weeks to months and must align with the clinical application.

Common materials used for absorboituvat applications are biocompatible polymers, including natural polymers such as collagen and synthetic aliphatic polyesters like polyglycolide (PGA), polylactide (PLA), and their copolymers (PLGA), as well as other resorbable polymers such as polydioxanone. The rate of absorption is influenced by polymer composition, molecular weight, crystallinity, device design, tissue environment, and patient factors.

Regulatory evaluation for absorboituvat devices emphasizes biocompatibility, predictability of degradation, mechanical stability during healing, and safety of degradation products. See also biodegradation, resorbable materials, and absorbable sutures.