Suture pull-out tester and method of use

Details Suture pull-out tester and method of use Suture pull-out tester and method of use

2006-04-24

2008-12-16

Noori, Max (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...

By loading of specimen

C073S760000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464607

ABSTRACT:
A suture pull-out tester is disclosed which includes a load cell assembly, a drive track, a jig and a drive assembly. The load cell assembly has a force measuring device and an attachment member for retaining one end of a filament. The jig includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a suture package. The jig is driven along the drive track by the drive assembly such that the attachment member draws the filament from the suture package. The force measuring device measures the forces required to withdraw the filament from the suture package.

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