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B26D 3/12 (2006.01) A61B 17/06 (2006.01) B23P 15/00 (2006.01) B26D 7/02 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2699160
A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs.
Buchter Mark
Hart Richard Casey
Kosa Timothy
Kroeber Keith
Maiorino Nicholas
Mcfadden Fincham
Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
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