18397177. INDIRECT ATTACHMENT OF A NEEDLE TO A MESH SUTURE simplified abstract (Northwestern University)

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INDIRECT ATTACHMENT OF A NEEDLE TO A MESH SUTURE

Organization Name

Northwestern University

Inventor(s)

Gregory A. Dumanian of Chicago IL (US)

INDIRECT ATTACHMENT OF A NEEDLE TO A MESH SUTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18397177 titled 'INDIRECT ATTACHMENT OF A NEEDLE TO A MESH SUTURE

The abstract describes a medical device that includes a surgical needle, an elongated suture with a mesh wall, and an intervening segment for indirect attachment of the suture to the needle.

  • The medical device consists of a surgical needle, an elongated suture with a mesh wall, and an intervening segment.
  • The elongated suture has a first end near the needle and a second end away from the needle, with pores in the mesh wall for tissue integration.
  • The intervening segment, made of fibers from the suture, has a smaller cross-sectional dimension than the mesh wall for indirect attachment to the needle.
  • This design facilitates tissue integration and provides a secure attachment between the suture and the needle.
  • The device aims to improve the effectiveness and reliability of surgical procedures involving sutures and needles.

Potential Applications: - Surgical procedures requiring sutures and needles - Medical interventions where tissue integration is crucial

Problems Solved: - Enhances tissue integration - Improves attachment between suture and needle

Benefits: - Facilitates tissue integration - Provides secure attachment - Enhances surgical procedure outcomes

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Medical Device for Enhanced Surgical Procedures This technology can be used in various surgical procedures to improve the effectiveness and reliability of suturing processes, potentially leading to better patient outcomes. The market implications include increased demand for advanced medical devices in the healthcare industry.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the device improve tissue integration compared to traditional sutures? - The device's mesh wall with pores in the macroporous size range facilitates tissue integration, promoting better healing outcomes. 2. What are the potential risks associated with using this medical device in surgical procedures? - The potential risks may include improper attachment between the suture and needle, leading to complications during the procedure.


Original Abstract Submitted

A medical device includes a surgical needle, an elongated suture, and an intervening segment. The elongated suture has a first end proximate to the needle and a second end located away from the needle. The elongated suture also includes a plurality of fibers defining a mesh wall between the first and second ends. A plurality of pores extend through the mesh wall, at least some which are in the macroporous size range of greater than 200 microns for facilitating tissue integration when introduced into a body. The intervening segment is disposed between and connected to either or both ends of the elongated suture and the needle. The intervening segment includes one or more fibers of the plurality of fibers and has a cross-sectional dimension smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the mesh wall such that the intervening segment facilitates indirect attachment of the elongated macroporous mesh suture to the needle.

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