Prosthetic ligament

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1988-05-31

1989-11-28

Cannon, Alan W.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

128334R, A61F 208

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048834866

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic ligament has an outer sheath of permeable PTFE yarn surrounding a core of synthetic filaments with stitching through the sheath and core holding the two firmly together to act as a single integral unit when placed in situ.

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