Ethicon, Gmbh

Elizabeth Vailhe

Robert W Van Holten

Benjamin D Fitz

Joseph F Zavatsky

Robert Vetrecin

Christopher M Westergom

Michael Logue

Matthew Pfefferkorn

Kevin Hengst

Robert B Vetrecin

A system for measuring the diameter of a suture includes a test bench, a first suture clamping assembly slidably mounted to the test bench, and a second suture clamping assembly fixed to the test bench. The system includes a suture diameter gauge slidably mounted to the test bench and located between the first and second suture clamping assemblies for obtaining suture diameter measurements for a suture secured to the clamping assemblies. The system has a rotation assembly coupled with the first and second suture clamping assemblies for simultaneously rotating the first and second suture clamping assemblies on an axis between a first position and a second position that defines a right angle with the first position. The system includes a suture tensioning assembly for applying tension to a suture secured to the first and second suture clamping assemblies as the suture is rotated on its axis.

Systems, devices and methods for consistently and uniformly measuring the diameters of sutures

A medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and an oxidized cellulose.

Medically acceptable formulation of a diisocyanate terminated macromer for use as an internal adhesive or sealant

The present invention is directed to a medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and bio-absorbable desiccant comprising a hygroscopic and/or hydrophilic or combination thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of use for such formulations for medical procedures.

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Elizabeth Vailhe