Devices and methods for repairing soft tissue
US7090690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed for securing soft tissue to bone, and particularly for axially anchoring suture which attaches the soft tissue to adjacent bone structure.
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