Magnetic suture
US11672530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00951
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic suture has a ferrule with a tapered region in which a knotted suture is provided and secured with an adhesive, and a straight region in which a magnet is provided. The magnetic suture can be manufactured and assembled by knotting a suture, threading it through the tapered portion, and applying adhesive. The structure and method provide a magnetic suture provide increased manufacturing tolerances and decreased failure rates, thereby reducing waste of components and time while increasing the manufacturing/assembly speed and reliability of magnetic suture assembly.
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