System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone
US6770073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. In general, the apparatus includes an expandable body that is configured to expand into bone, and an expander pin that is adapted to be driven into the expandable body. The device can also include a tissue attachment apparatus that can be used to secure tissue to the device, thereby providing a method for attaching tissue to bone.
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