High strength suture coated with collagen

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9186432
APP PUB NO 20120259360A1
SERIAL NO

13524780

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A high strength surgical suture formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with native or denatured collagen. The braided jacket surrounds a core formed of twisted yarns of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.

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ARTHREX INCNAPLES FL

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Mazzocca, Augustus D West Hartford, US 7 165
McCarthy, MaryBeth Kensington, US 2 107

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