Ethylene-propylene copolymer sutures
US4520822A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2913
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Sterile surgical monofilament sutures are disclosed. The sutures are made from ethylene-propylene copolymers, and have improved compliance, compared with polypropylene homopolymer sutures.
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