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Fixation screw, graft ligament anchor assembly, and method for securing a graft ligament in a bone tunnel

US7083647B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 2000
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0882
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixation screw, graft ligament anchor assembly, and method for fastening a graft ligament in a bone tunnel. The screw comprises an elongated shank having a distal end and a proximal end, and a central axis extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Screw threads are disposed on the shank and extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The proximal end defines an end plane disposed transversely to the axis and at an angle thereto other than a normal angle.

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