Soft tissue retainer for use with bone implants, especially bone staples
US4278091A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0642
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel combination of a bone implant, e.g. a bone staple, and a tissue retention element in sliding relation therewith is disclosed. The tissue retention element is provided with a multiplicity of teeth capable of piercing and holding in place adjacent soft tissue when the implant is driven into the bone structure of a patient. Since the tissue retention element is separable from the implant, the same element can be used in combination with different bone implants.
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