The present invention relates to bioabsorbable polymer composite materials, which contain a polymer matrix component composition including one or more multimonomer-polymers and one or more biocompatible additives, as well as a process for their manufacture. Further, the invention relates to surgical devices, such as pins, screws, plates, tacks, bolts, intramedullary nails, suture anchors, wedges, wires, filaments, sutures or staples, containing said composite, and a process for their manufacture.