Directional surgical sutures
US9314244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical sutures are provided. In general, the surgical sutures can include a plurality of directional indicators that each visually indicate a same direction, e.g., a direction toward one free end of the suture. The directional indicators can be configured to indicate a position of the suture relative to a patient and/or other medical device(s). The directional indicators can be a function of the suture itself so as to be an integral part thereof. In other words, threads, also referred to as “strands,” that form the suture can define the directional indictors. The suture can be braided using threads of two different colors so as to form the directional arrows as an integral part of the suture when the suture is braided in manufacturing of the suture.
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