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Connective tissue prosthesis

  • US 5,147,400 A
  • Filed: 09/12/1990
  • Issued: 09/15/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connective tissue prosthesis comprising:

  • a) a core made up of a first biocompatible composite yarn extending in a lengthwise direction; and

    b) a sheath surrounding the core, said sheath being fabricated from a second biocompatible yarn;

    the first composite yarn in said core (a) comprising a non-bioabsorbable core yarn component surrounded by an at least semi-bioabsorbable sheath yarn component.

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