Method for fixing traction threads to ends of a prosthetic ligament
US7494506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method for production of a prosthetic ligament (1), for the replacement of a natural joint ligament, having a global cylindrical form and including a medial intra-articular section (3) between two intra-osseous end parts (2). The method includes a step of the rolling or folding on itself of a web of synthetic polymer fibers, followed by a step of installation of a traction thread (5) to each of the ends (4) of the ligament (1), then a step of placing a tip (6) on the ends (5), characterized in that the placing of the tip (6) includes producing a radial ligature (60) of the ligament (1) provided with the traction threads (5), by of a ligature thread (7).
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