Apparatus for attaching a surgical needle to a suture

Details Apparatus for attaching a surgical needle to a suture Apparatus for attaching a surgical needle to a suture

1991-11-12

1994-01-25

Rosenbaum, Mark

Metal working

Means to assemble or disassemble

Including provision to utilize thermal expansion of work

29447, 29458, 29516, 295272, 29796, 606224, B23P 1900, A61B 1700

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052806740

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for attaching a shrinkable tubing to a surgical needle and a heat labile suture is provided. The apparatus includes a mechanism for desensitizing the tip of the heat labile suture along with a mechanism for situating a shank portion of the needle and the tip of the suture within the heat shrinkable tubing. The apparatus also includes a device for applying energy to the shrinkable tubing to effect attachment of the needle and the suture.

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