Suture of varying cross-section and methods of manufacture and use
US12171423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention includes, in one embodiment, a method of forming a suture having various cross-sectional shapes, the method including the steps of braiding the suture such that the suture has a first cross-sectional shape along a length; holding a first end of the suture and holding the suture at a second position at a location in between the first end and a second end such that a first portion of the suture is defined between the first end and the second position; manipulating the first end relative to the second position to alter the first portion of the suture into an altered cross-sectional shape different from the first cross-sectional shape; and releasing the first end and the second position, wherein the step of manipulating is performed such that, upon release, the first portion maintains its manipulated shape.
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