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suture

Any thread or wire used in surgery to stitch together the edges of a wound or incision; also, the stitch itself.



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The USS/DG[TM] division of United States Surgical, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP, has introduced the Caprosyn[TM] (polyglytone 6211) monofilament synthetic absorbable suture, the most rapidly absorbed USP synthetic suture developed to date.
They drill tiny holes into the kneecap bone and then sew the tendon back onto the kneecap using synthetic sutures.
For maintaining revenue flow, participants have pinned their hopes on absorbable synthetic sutures and skin adhesives segments that are currently witnessing a brisk pace of R&D activities and technological advancements.
 
 
 
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