A - Human Necessities – 61 – L
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
L
A61L 17/00 (2006.01) D04C 1/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2509871
A surgical suture is made of an elongate, hollow braid of high strength fibers. The braid defines an elongate, longitudinally-extending, central chamber that is open and without any core material extending therein so that, when a surgeon's knot is tied with the suture, the cross-sectional shape of the braid collapses upon itself and is reduced in size in response to pressures experienced when the knot is tightened thereby producing a low profile knot that resists slippage. Preferably, the braid is of a size corresponding to a USP size 5-0 to USP size 7 suture and has one or more, preferably a pair, of color contrasting monofilaments woven therein to enhance suture visibility. Methods of making a flattened suture and of utilizing the high strength suture to maintain body tissues in an engaged position to promote healing are also provided.
Faris David T.
Masso Debra
Warfield Frances
Wert Zachary D.
Robic
Teleflex Medical Incorporated
Teleflex-Ct Devices Incorporated
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