Single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield
The broken lines shown in
The single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield is shown with a symbolic break in its length in
The single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield contains a repeating pattern of barbs, wherein the pattern of barbs repeats along the length of the suture filaments forming a double-stranded suture. Before and during use, the double-stranded suture contains both strands with coating. Once the single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield is installed, the coating on the strand dissolves.
Claims
The ornamental design for a single strand bi-directional barb suture with coating shield, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 26, 2017
Date of Patent: Dec 10, 2019
Inventor: Jason P. Adams (Farmington, NM)
Primary Examiner: Cathron C Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Application Number: 29/623,769