Moldable crimpable suture thread and method for making same
AssigneeAncel Surgical R&D, Inc.
InventorAnthony C. Pagedas
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Abstract
An integrally molded, one-piece combination suture thread and crimpable lock opening whereby at least one crimpable opening is disposed along the thread length. The thread may be used with a surgical needle. Both a mono-ply and multiple suture thread and crimpable opening is disclosed.
Claims9
A suturing apparatus comprising an integrally molded suture thread and crimpable structure wherein said crimpable structure defines an opening arranged to receive said thread and said opening being crimpable upon said thread, and wherein said crimpable structure comprises an enclosed toroidal configuration.
A method of making an integrally molded suture thread and crimpable structure, the method comprising the steps of:
- placing a pre-formed annual structure in a mold;
- filling said mold with a moldable material;
- allowing said moldable material to cure;
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- removing said integrally molded suture thread and crimpable suture from said mold.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.