Methods of tissue repairs
US10849734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical constructs and methods of soft tissue repairs. A tendon is approximated to bone with a surgical construct in the form of a soft anchor that includes a soft anchor sheath and shuttling sutures passed through the soft anchor sheath. The soft anchor sheath loaded with the shuttling sutures is inserted either unicortically or bicortically. Suture limbs extending from sutured tendon are passed/shuttled through the sheath by employing the shuttling sutures. The tendon is secured into or onto the bone. The suture limbs may be passed through the soft anchor sheath in various directions and/or orientations and/or locations.
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