Method of using a surgical repair suture product
First Claim
1. A method for repairing split portions of body tissue comprising looping a flexible elongated member about the body tissue in a manner to attach the portions in adjacent engaged relation to promote natural healing thereof, said flexible member being formed at least in part of first fibers of ultra-high molecular-weight high tenacity material and at least second fibers which differ from said first fibers and are formed from a non-absorbable material, said first and second fibers being braided to form said elongated member.
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Abstract
Textile surgical articles are disclosed which are constructed in whole or in part from high tenacity low elongation fibers such as ultra-high molecular weight extended chain polyethylene high tenacity fibers. The products may be braided, woven or knitted, such as braided tapes, hollow braids and spiroid braids. The high tenacity low elongation fibers provide structures having greatly increased strength and decreased elongation, a combination of properties which is uniquely applicable and superior for repairing body tissue. The products may be plasma treated to reduce slip.
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- 1. A method for repairing split portions of body tissue comprising looping a flexible elongated member about the body tissue in a manner to attach the portions in adjacent engaged relation to promote natural healing thereof, said flexible member being formed at least in part of first fibers of ultra-high molecular-weight high tenacity material and at least second fibers which differ from said first fibers and are formed from a non-absorbable material, said first and second fibers being braided to form said elongated member.
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