Surgical aid for connective tissue grafting and method for employing same
US6602290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use in ligament grafting includes a holder for receiving a ligament graft. A sheath is mounted over the holder in an expanded diameter state. The ligament graft is removed from the hollow body with the sheath so that the ligament graft is captured in the sheath in a reduced diameter state and a substantial length of the sheath extends from opposite ends of the graft.
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