Biodegradable polymers used for coronary devices
| Polymer acronym | Full name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PLLA | Poly-L-lactic acid | Contains only the L-isomer |
| PDLA | Poly-D-lactic acid | Contains only the D-isomer |
| PDLLA | Poly-D-L-lactic acid | Contains a mixture of the L and D-isomer |
| PLGA | Poly-lactic co-glycolic acid | Contains a combination of lactic acid monomers and glycolic acid monomers |