Stiff tipped suture
US7147651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L17/145
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-stranded suture having a stiff portion adjacent to at least one end of the suture to facilitate advancement of the suture through a cannulated surgical suturing instrument. The suture preferably has a non-stiff distal tip to provide flexibility for passing the suture through bends in the surgical instrument.
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