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Suture assembly including a suture attached to a leader

US10363027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Coloplast A/S · DK

Inventors

Daniel J. Dravis · Eau Claire, US
Sarah J. Deitch · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 18, 2015
Grant date	Jul 30, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/06042
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suture assembly includes a leader attached to a suture. The leader includes a band, a clasp extending from a distal edge of the band, and at least two prongs extending from a proximal edge of the band. The band is curved to provide the leader with an exterior surface that defines an outermost perimeter of the leader and an interior surface opposite of the exterior surface. The clasp is crimped onto the suture such that the suture is captured within the outermost perimeter of the leader.

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