System, method and apparatus for making tapered looped suture
US8403017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1378
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for forming a looped suture having a tapered cut is provided. The system includes a base for selectively retaining a portion of thread, a clamping device for receiving a first end of the thread, a tensioning device for receiving a second end of the thread, and a welding/cutting assembly configured to join a first section and second section of the thread to form a loop and to form a tapered end on the first section of the thread. A die for forming a looped suture having a tapered cut is also provided.
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