摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suture knot which displays enhanced knot security without the need to increase the knot profile. SOLUTION: The suture made of a biocompatible material and comprising a suture coating containing hyaluronic acid and a blend of polymers derived from a vinyl lactam polymer and a lactone polymer. Also, surgical sutures are provided which display enhanced knot security when tied into a knot and cinched. These sutures are coated with the suture coating. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |