摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and method for forming a tapered looped suture. <P>SOLUTION: The system for forming a looped suture includes a suture supply assembly configured for supplying thread, a flipper gripping assembly configured for forming a loop in the thread, a carriage assembly configured for advancing the thread through the forming process, and a welding assembly configured for securing the loop in the thread. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT</p> |