High strength suture with coating and colored trace

Details High strength suture with coating and colored trace High strength suture with coating and colored trace

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture or ligature

C606S230000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07029490

ABSTRACT:
A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics is color coded for visualization and identification purposes. The suture features a multifilament cover formed of strands of ultra high molecular weight long chain polyethylene braided with polyester, nylon or a bioabsorbable material. Selected nylon fibers in the cover are provided in a color contrasting with the other cover fibers to provide an identifiable trace. The cover surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture, provided in a #2 size, has the strength of #5 Ethibond, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.

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