Surgical needle-suture attachment possessing weakened suture segment for controlled suture release
US5089010A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combined surgical needle-suture device and a method for manufacturing the device employ a shrinkable tubing to connect the needle to a suture possessing a weakened segment. Separation of the needle from the suture is achieved by providing a weakened suture segment and applying a rupturing force to the suture within a predetermined range.
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