Multi-anchor suture
US6554852B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-anchor suture is provided which comprises at least two anchors and at least one suture attached to each anchor. The multiple anchors are inserted into a patient's bone and the suture connecting the anchors facilitates reattachment of soft tissue to the bone. Also provided is a method of attaching soft tissue to bone using the inventive multi-anchor suture.
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