Adaptive sutures dynamically changing wound holding properties post-implantation

The present invention is directed to a length adaptive surgical suture comprising a monofilament or a braid of a plurality of filaments, the suture having an original length when implanted and a second length that is different from the original length within a first twenty-four (24) hour period of t...

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Hauptverfasser: Kriksunov, Leo B, Tannhauser, Robert J, Keilman, Kenneth M, Wisnudel, Marc, Andjelic, Sasa
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention is directed to a length adaptive surgical suture comprising a monofilament or a braid of a plurality of filaments, the suture having an original length when implanted and a second length that is different from the original length within a first twenty-four (24) hour period of time after implantation to accommodate tissue swelling. The present invention is also directed to configurations and combinations that enable length adaptive results.