Flat Textile Implant with Color-Coded Twist Detection

The patent applies color coding to the threads forming the flat longilinear element. Different threads have different colors, allowing the practitioner to visually track the orientation and position of the element as it passes through tissues. This color identification system enables verification of the element's position and detection of any twisting during the implantation process, resolving the information loss problem while maintaining ease of operation.

By using colored threads, the practitioner can visually inspect the element before tensing it to detect any twisted zones. This allows the practitioner to adjust the element's position to eliminate twists before applying tension, thereby maintaining strong mechanical fixation while avoiding amplified shearing effects on the tissue that would occur if tension were applied to a twisted element.

The patent uses a flat longilinear element with an asymmetric cross-section rather than a circular one. This flat configuration, when properly oriented during implantation, naturally generates no shearing effect on surrounding tissue. The asymmetric shape allows the element to lie flat against the tissue surface, distributing forces evenly and eliminating the rotational shearing that occurs with circular elements.

The colored threads enable the practitioner to detect twisted zones before they compromise mechanical performance. By visually tracking the color pattern along the element during implantation and loop formation, the practitioner can identify and correct twisting, ensuring that loops are formed correctly without creating abrasive zones that would reduce reliability and mechanical performance.