Method for cutting a surgical suture at two locations

Details Method for cutting a surgical suture at two locations Method for cutting a surgical suture at two locations

1998-04-28

2000-03-14

Rachuba, M.

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83 16, 83170, 83171, 83206, 83277, 83649, B26D 300

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060357517

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for cutting a surgical suture at a first and second different location along its length. The apparatus having a first and a second cutting die with channels for receiving at least a portion of the cross-section of the surgical suture at each location. Each of the first and second cutting dies respectively is provided with an opposing cutting die to further restraint the suture. A blade is also provided at each cutting location for cutting the suture at a point adjacent to the respective cutting dies when the suture is restrained between the sets of dies.

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