Pretreatment for lubricated surgical needles
US6890345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for siliconizing surgical needles is provided whereby the needles are treated with acid before they are siliconized.
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