Method for fixing traction threads to ends of a prosthetic ligament
CA 2553623 C · Owner: Brulez, Bernard · Inventors: Laboureau, Jacques-Philippe; Brulez, Bernard
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The invention relates to a method for production of a prosthetic ligament (1) for the replacement of a natural joint ligament having a global cylindrical form and comprising a medial intra-articular section (3) between two intra-osseous end parts (2) said method comprising a step of the rolling or folding on itself of a web of synthetic polymer fibres followed by a step of installation of a traction thread (5) to each of the ends (4) of the ligament (1) then a step of placing a tip (6) on the ends (5) characterised in that the placing of the tip (6) comprises producing a radial ligature (60) of the ligament (1) provided with the traction threads (5) by means of a ligature thread (7).
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- Filed January 21, 2005 and granted July 24, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 21, 2025.
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