Improved matrices and adhesives for tissue repair comprising a biocompatible,
bioerodable polymer, said polymer comprising a thermoplastic lactide-containing
terpolymer of monomer units derived from lactic acid, glycolic acid, and either
caprolactone or valerolactone, which has a water solubility of about 0.01 to about
500 mg/mL at about 25 C. and adhesive strength of about 600 to about 150,000
Pa. The matrix or adhesive can further comprise a filler or a bioactive agent,
or both.
