Plasma coated sutures

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Cameron, Erma (Department: 1762)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

Flexible web, sheet, film, or filament base

C427S489000, C427S491000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09965872

ABSTRACT:
Suture filaments coated by a plasma polymerization process exhibit a good balance of knot run down and knot security characteristics, superior tissue drag characteristics, and improved fray resistance.

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