Surgical sponge
US10792197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/422
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a surgical sponge which includes multiple plies of gauze and stitches. The multiple plies of gauze has one or more open sides. The stitches are adapted to fasten or close the open sides. The stitches are made with one or more contrasting threads.
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