Joining element
US8870915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C61/0608
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.
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