Combined surgical needle-braided suture device
US5226912A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/414
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical needle is attached to a braided suture of particular construction to provide a combined surgical needle-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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