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Coated looped suture

US8979894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2033

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  • 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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