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Surgical repair mesh

US4633873A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1984
Grant dateJan 6, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53304
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mesh or fabric, having zero to variable stretch, is made from absorbable or partially absorbable fibers. The mesh or fabric can be either knitted or woven. The fabric is useful in surgical repair.

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