Surgical sutures having increased strength
US8636767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to increasing the strength of bio-absorbable surgical sutures. The invention allows for delayed bioabsorption of suture materials to allow maintenance of mechanical strength of the suture for example in ‘barbed’ form.
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