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High strength suture with absorbable core and suture anchor combination

  • US 20050149118A1
  • Filed: 12/18/2003
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A combination of a surgical suture and a suture anchor, comprising:

  • I) a suture anchor, said anchor comprising an anchor body and a suture mounting passage therein; and

    , II) a surgical suture, said suture comprising, an inner core comprising at least one yarn comprised of at least one fiber, said fiber comprising a bioabsorbable polymer; and

    , an outer braided sheath comprising a second yarn comprised of at least one nonabsorbable fiber and a third yarn comprising at least one bioabsorbable fiber, wherein the first and second yarns are in intertwining contact, wherein the suture is mounted to the suture mounting opening of the suture anchor.

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