Coated looped suture
US8968362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture including a reinforced loop is described herein. The suture includes an elongate body including a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section includes first and second overlapping sections and a loop. A polymeric coating is positioned on at least a portion of the distal section to reinforce the loop.
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