Suture buttress
US6814741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture buttress comprises a hollow tube having an outer surface and opposed ends. The suture buttress may further include an external securing element, such as a securing tab suitable to retain the suture buttress within a bone tunnel. The suture buttress may also include a resilient flange disposed on one end of the suture buttress.
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