THERMOPLASTIC SURGICAL SUTURE

The invention comprises a multifilament thermoplastic surgical suture. Less than about fifty percent of the filaments are melt fused for a suitable controlled length. The controlled length is from at least one end of the suture. The melt fusion essentially seals and stiffens at least one end of the...

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Main Author COATES, PETER A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Korean
Published 14.08.1996
Edition6
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Summary:The invention comprises a multifilament thermoplastic surgical suture. Less than about fifty percent of the filaments are melt fused for a suitable controlled length. The controlled length is from at least one end of the suture. The melt fusion essentially seals and stiffens at least one end of the suture. Apparatus for melt fusing a suitable controlled length of a multifilament thermoplastic surgical suture, and for cutting at least one end of a surgical suture is also disclosed.
Bibliography:Application Number: KR19880009773