Suture reinforcing material is made in form of sleeves of polysaccharide based fabric coated to make it impermeable to liquids

摘要

The reinforcing material, shaped to form of sleeves (1, 2) fitting over the branches (4, 5) of a suturing staple applicator (3), is made from a knitted or woven fabric with a hydrosoluble coating to render it impermeable to liquids.