Combined surgical needle-spiroid braided suture device
US5133738A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical needle is attached to a spiroid braided suture to provide a combined surgical needle-spiroid braided suture device. A shrinkable tubing is employed to secure the needle to the suture. The tubing shrinks in response to the application of energy, e.g., heat. Attachment parameters may be controlled to provide standard needle attachment or removable needle attachment.
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