Method and apparatus for forming retainers on a suture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8793863
APP PUB NO 20090012560A1
SERIAL NO

12101885

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A method of forming retainers on a suture includes providing a suture having a longitudinal axis and a circumference, a cutter, and a displacer that can longitudinally displace at least one of the suture and the cutter relative to the other, and can at least one of revolve the cutter about the suture and rotate the suture; and placing the cutter and suture into cutting engagement to form a first helical escarpment about the suture circumference. An apparatus for performing the method is also provided.

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  • ETHICON, INC.;ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herrmann, Robert A Vancouver, CA 35 1604
Hunter, William L Vancouver, CA 246 16080
Naimagon, Alexander Richmond, CA 17 1482

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