Abstract: A surgical device according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first laminated layer and a second laminated layer fused to the first laminated layer to construct a body portion. At least one of the first laminated layer and the second laminated layer is constructed of a plurality of laminae that are made from a porous material.

Abstract: A surgical device according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first laminated layer and a second laminated layer fused to the first laminated layer to construct a body portion. At least one of the first laminated layer and the second laminated layer is constructed of a plurality of laminae that are made from a porous material.

Abstract: A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance includes poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO). The suture features a multifilament jacket formed of braided strands of PBO, optionally with fibers of polyester, silk, nylon or aramid strands as an enhancer. In one embodiment, the braided jacket surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of PBO. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.

Abstract: A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics. The suture features a multifilament cover formed of strands of ultra high molecular weight long chain polyethylene braided with polybutester. Selected nylon fibers in the cover may be provided in a color contrasting with the other cover fibers to provide an identifiable trace. The cover surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture, provided in a #2 size, has the strength of #5 Ethibond, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.

Abstract: A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics is color coded for visualization and identification purposes. The suture features a multifilament cover formed of strands of ultra high molecular weight long chain polyethylene braided with polybutylene terephthalate. Selected fibers in the cover may be provided in a color contrasting with the other cover fibers to provide an identifiable trace. The cover surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture, provided in a #2 size, has the strength of #5 Ethibond, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.

Abstract: A high strength abrasion resistant surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance includes poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole) (PBO). The suture features a multifilament jacket formed of braided strands of PBO, optionally with fibers of polyester, silk, nylon or aramid strands as an enhancer. In one embodiment, the braided jacket surrounds a core formed of twisted strands of PBO. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.