Double strand twist bi-directional barb suture with single coating shield
Claims
The ornamental design for a double strand twist bi-directional barb suture with single coating shield, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 26, 2017
Date of Patent: Jan 14, 2020
Inventor: Jason P. Adams (Farmington, NM)
Primary Examiner: Cathron C Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Application Number: 29/623,778