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Surgical needle-suture attachment for controlled suture release

US5156615A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1991
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/0004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combined surgical needle-suture device of controlled suture release characteristics and a method for manufacturing the device employ a shrinkable tubing and a bonding agent to attach the needle to the suture.

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