Thermoplastic surgical suture.

摘要

The invention comprises a multifilament thermoplastic surgical suture. Less than about fifty percent of the filaments are melt fused for a suitable controlled length. The controlled length is from at least one end of the suture. The melt fusion essentially seals and stiffens at least one end of the suture. Apparatus for melt fusing a suitable controlled length of a multifilament thermoplastic surgical suture, and for cutting at least one end of a surgical suture is also disclosed.