Elongated Surgical Repair Product Based on Uhmwpe Filaments
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Nov 20, 2008
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Jul 14, 2005
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Jul 27, 2004
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The invention relates to an elongated surgical repair product comprising an elongated member of core-sheath structure, wherein the core contains a plurality of high-strength ultra-high molar mass polyethylene (UHMWPE) filaments, and wherein the elongated member has a UHMWPE sheath that is substantially non-porous. This product combines high tensile strength, good flexibility and favourable knotting characteristics. The invention also relates to a process of making said elongated surgical repair product, comprising a step wherein an elongated precursor member containing a plurality of UHMWPE filaments is subjected to a heat treatment while keeping the filaments under tension.
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