Surgical repair device
CA 1282205 C · Owner: Hlavacek, Robert A. · Inventors: Dumican, Barry L.; Hlavacek, Robert A.; Mccusker, Edward J.
Overview
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A surgical repair device having a length to width ratio of greater than one is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of fibers. The majority of the fibers are in a direction essentially parallel to the device length. The device has an absorbable component comprising a glycolic or lactic acid ester linkage. The remainder of the device. if any has, a non-absorbable component. The device can be used as a flat braid in the repair of a lignment or tendon.
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- Granted April 2, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 2, 2008.
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