Process for treating metal alloy surgical needles to improve bending stiffness
US7937981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S72/702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of mechanically treating alloy metal surgical needles to improve bending strength is disclosed. The needles are curved and reverse-curved in this method to improve bending strength.
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