Protective cover for suture bridge
US4009719A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1975 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
For use with surgical suture bridges, a protective cover of generally flexible resilient material having smooth outer surfaces and disposed to cover sutures engaged and supported by a suture bridge, for protecting a suture from catching or rubbing on objects adjacent a surgical incision. Fastener devices on the cover are disposed to releasably hold the cover in enclosing relationship to an otherwise exposed portion of a suture.
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