Method for cutting a surgical suture tip

Details Method for cutting a surgical suture tip Method for cutting a surgical suture tip

1998-04-14

2000-02-15

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suture or ligature

128898, A61B 1700

Patent

active

060247576

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for forming a cut end of a surgical suture tip. The apparatus including a first and second cutting dies with a channel for receiving a suture. Mechanical actuators are provided to moving the cutting dies from an open to a closed position. The cutting dies are adapted to trap and compressing the suture. A cutting blade is provided for cutting the surgical suture tip adjacent to the first and second cutting dies when the cutting dies are closed.
A second cutting die having a notch which is aligned to insert in said channel and secure a suture there between. A mechanical activator is provided to move said dies. A cutting blade is provided to cut the suture secured between said dies. A method for forming cut ends of a suture tip is also described.

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