Methods of altering surgical fiber
US8222564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods of altering a surgical fiber by irradiating the surgical fiber with an energy beam such that material is removed therefrom.
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