Tungsten-Rhenium Alloys for Curved Surgical Needle Applications

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APP PUB NO 20140128912A1
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14055079

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Curved surgical needles made from tungsten rhenium alloys are disclosed. The curved surgical needles have body flats. The needles have improved resistance to cracking.

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ETHICON INCROUTE 22 WEST SOMERVILLE NJ 08876

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Cichocki, Frank Easton, US 12 267
Wilkes, Thomas New Brunswick, US 9 88

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