Method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone
US11331094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for securing a first object to a second object, including a deformable anchor body, a working suture connected to the anchor body, the working suture including a pre-formed knot, and a repair suture connected to the first object, wherein, with the anchor body connected to the second object and at least one of the anchor body and the working suture connected to the repair suture, the anchor body is adapted to secure within the second object and the working suture and repair suture are adapted to secure to the anchor body to secure the first object to the second object.
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