High strength suture material
AssigneeArthrex, Inc.
InventorsR. Donald Grafton, D. Lawson Lyon, Brian Hallet
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Abstract
A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics. The suture features a multifilament cover formed of braided strands of ultra high molecular weight long chain polyethylene and polyester. The cover surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture, provided in a #2 size, has the strength of #5 Ethibond, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.
Claims9
A suture filament suitable for use as a suture or ligature comprising:
- a cover formed of a plurality of braided fibers of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and polyester;
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- a core of twisted ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene surrounded by the cover.
A suture assembly comprising:
- a suture having a multifilament cover formed of a plurality of braided fibers of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and fibers of polyester;
- a core formed of twisted fibers of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene;
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- a suture anchor attached to the suture.
A suture assembly comprising:
- a suture having a multifilament cover formed of a plurality of braided fibers of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and fibers of polyester;
- a core formed of twisted fibers of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene;
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- a half round, tapered needle attached to the suture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.