Apparatus and method for joining similar or dissimilar suture products
US9095335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C65/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for joining a first length of suture with a second length of suture are provided. The apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical body have a first end and a second end, a first cavity formed in the first end for receiving an end of the first length of suture, and a second cavity formed in the second end for receiving an end of the second length of suture, wherein the ends of the first and second lengths of sutures are welded within respective first and second cavities. The first and second lengths of suture may include the same or different diameters. The first and second cavities may be separated by a divider, or instead, may be continuous. The end of the first length of suture may abut the end of the second length of suture within the cylindrical body.
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