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SELF-RETAINING SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES

  • US 20080255612A1
  • Filed: 04/03/2008
  • Published: 10/16/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A self-retaining suture that can be inserted into tissue comprising:

  • a suture body;

    a first helical escarpment formed in a first direction in the suture body;

    a second helical escarpment formed in a second direction in the suture body;

    said first helical escarpment intersecting said second helical escarpment in order to form a plurality of retainers in the suture body, with each retainer being deployable to a position expanded from the suture body.

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