US Patent 9186432 High strength suture coated with collagen

Patent 9186432 was granted and assigned to Arthrex on November, 2015 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Patent attributes

Current Assignee

Arthrex

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

9186432

Date of Patent

November 17, 2015

Patent Application Number

13524780

Date Filed

June 15, 2012

Patent Primary Examiner

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Cachet Sellman

Patent abstract

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.