Instrumentarium for implanting a tendon replacement
US6902573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrumentarium for implanting a tendon replacement in a channel within a bone comprises a suture retention device. Said suture retention device has a plate-shaped body and a cylindrical pin projecting from said plate-shaped body. At least two openings extend through that plate-shaped body and said cylindrical pin for threading fixation threads of a tendon replacement therethrough. Said plate-shaped body having edges adapted for applying a tool for rotating said suture retention device (FIG. 13).
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