Stylus winding fixture for winding surgical sutures and method of winding a suture
US9908655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06142
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Novel adaptive stylus winding assemblies for use in winding surgical sutures in tray packages are disclosed. The stylus winding assemblies have a pivotally mounted stylus member and a biasing element to facilitate winding a suture into a suture track of a suture tray. The winding assemblies provide for reliable product supply, quality improvements and cost reductions.
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