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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2010
Michael Bogart, Milford, CT (US);
Christopher F. Fishbein, Wolcott, CT (US);
David S. Kirsch, Madison, CT (US);
Gregg Krehel, Newtown, CT (US);
Russell Pribanic, Milford, CT (US);
Michael Bogart, Milford, CT (US);
Christopher F. Fishbein, Wolcott, CT (US);
David S. Kirsch, Madison, CT (US);
Gregg Krehel, Newtown, CT (US);
Russell Pribanic, Milford, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for joining a first length of suture with a second length of suture are provided. The apparatus includes a substantially cylindrical body have a first end and a second end, a first cavity formed in the first end for receiving an end of the first length of suture, and a second cavity formed in the second end for receiving an end of the second length of suture, wherein the ends of the first and second lengths of sutures are welded within respective first and second cavities. The first and second lengths of suture may include the same or different diameters. The first and second cavities may be separated by a divider, or instead, may be continuous. The end of the first length of suture may abut the end of the second length of suture within the cylindrical body.