System and method for making tapered looped suture
US8590588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for forming a looped suture is provided. The system includes a suture supply assembly configured for supplying thread, a flipper gripping assembly configured for forming a loop in the thread, a carriage assembly configured for advancing the thread through the forming process, and a welding assembly configured for securing the loop in the thread.
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