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Patent Inventor Names
Matthew D. Cohen0
Joshua B. Stopek0
Date of Patent
October 16, 2018
Patent Application Number
15061037
Date Filed
March 4, 2016
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Patent abstract
Barbed surgical sutures are prepared with a bioactive agent thereon. In embodiments, the bioactive agent may be an antimicrobial or clotting agent deposited within the angle formed by the barb and the suture body. Placement of the bioactive agent in the angle between the barb and suture body enhances the delivery of the bioactive agent to wound tissue at the point of contact.
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