Self-retainers with supporting structures on a suture
US8460338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In embodiments of the invention, a manufacturing process produces and an. Article produced has a self-retaining suture wherein a force is used to squeeze the suture causing retainers to form out of material from the suture body. In an embodiment of the invention, fins are formed between the retainers and the suture body, wherein said fins support the retainers. In another embodiment, retainer stops are provided in order to prevent the retainer from settling back in the body of the suture.
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