Title:
MODULAR SUTURE
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2012090960
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide a suture having a connection structure which enables various lengths and configurations of sutures to be created.
The suture comprises a first elongate body having a first connection structure, and a separate second elongate body selectively connectable to the first connection structure. In certain embodiments, the second elongate body comprises an extension projecting therefrom, the extension being selectively connectable to the first connection structure.
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Inventors:
PRIMAVERA MICHAEL
OKONIEWSKI GREGORY G
OKONIEWSKI GREGORY G
Application Number:
JP2011192743A
Publication Date:
May 17, 2012
Filing Date:
September 05, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TYCO HEALTHCARE
International Classes:
A61L17/00; A61B17/06
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takeshi Oshio