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US3799169A
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Lateral release suture
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-11
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A surgical needle is manufactured with an open channel at the blunt end thereof sized to receive a suture. The suture is bonded to the channel with an adhesive that prevents ''''pull-out'''' of the suture as it passes through tissue. After suturing, the surgeon may easily remove the needle from the suture by turning the needle so that the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the direction of the suture and peeling the suture out of the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 H Beroff
- 👤 R Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/06004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 47
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a surgical needle having an open channel at the blunt end thereof, the bottom and two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within said channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a surgical needle having an open channel at the blunt end thereof, the bottom and two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within said channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is bonded to the bottom of the channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is bonded to the bottom and at least one side of the channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is bonded to the bottom and both sides of the channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the sides of the channel terminate at the surface of the suture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suture-needle combination of claim 1, wherein at least one side of the channel is notched.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the width of the channel varies along its length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the interior surface of said channel is serrated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the width of the channel opening is no smaller than the diameter of the needle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein at least one side of the channel is less than one-half the diameter of the suture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein each side of the channel is less than one-half of the diameter of the suture.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein both sides of the channel are removed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the channel is removed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a silk suture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a catgut suture.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is an absorbable collagen suture.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is an absorbable polyester suture.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a polyglycolic acid suture.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a poly L(-) lactide copolymer suture.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a linen suture.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a non-absorbable polyester suture.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a polytetrafluoroethylene coated suture.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a steel suture.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is an iodized catgut suture.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a silicone-coated suture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a nylon suture.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a cotton suture.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a polypropylene suture.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the suture is a braided silk suture.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 1, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
114 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a surgical needle having a longitudinal slot at the blunt end thereof, the two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture, one end of which is received within the slot and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the slot is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the opening in the slot.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
114 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a surgical needle having a longitudinal slot at the blunt end thereof, the two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture, one end of which is received within the slot and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the slot is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the opening in the slot.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 31, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
136 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgicAl needle having convex and concave surfaces, pointed at one end and having an open channel at the blunt end thereof, the bottom and two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the channel is at an angle of 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
136 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgicAl needle having convex and concave surfaces, pointed at one end and having an open channel at the blunt end thereof, the bottom and two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the channel is at an angle of 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
17 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 33, wherein the suture is bonded to the bottom of the channel.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 33, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
145 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces and pointed at one end, the other end of which has a channel opening on the concave surface, the bottom and two sides of said channel defining a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
145 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces and pointed at one end, the other end of which has a channel opening on the concave surface, the bottom and two sides of said channel defining a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhesive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of from about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 36, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
144 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces and pointed at one end, the other end of which has a channel opening on the convex surface; the bottom and two sides of said channel defining a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture, one end of which is adhesive within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhwsive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
144 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces and pointed at one end, the other end of which has a channel opening on the convex surface; the bottom and two sides of said channel defining a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture, one end of which is adhesive within the channel and bonded thereto with an adhwsive composition to prevent movement of the suture toward the point of the needle; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the channel is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the channel opening.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 38, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
130 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces, pointed at one end and having at the blunt end thereof, a longitudinal slot the two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the slot and bonded to the sides thereof with an adhesive composition; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the slot is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the opening in the slot.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
130 words
A controlled release needle-suture combination comprising a curved surgical needle having convex and concave surfaces, pointed at one end and having at the blunt end thereof, a longitudinal slot the two sides of which define a space sized to receive a suture; and a surgical suture one end of which is received within the slot and bonded to the sides thereof with an adhesive composition; said adhesive composition providing a means whereby a force of about 3 ounces to about 26 ounces will separate the needle from the suture when the needle is turned so that the opening of the slot is at an angle of about 90* to the longitudinal axis of the suture and said force is applied in a direction opposite to the opening in the slot.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
14 words
The needle-suture combination of claim 40, wherein the adhesive composition is an epoxy resin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |