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Cross-pin graft fixation instruments and method

US7175632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

A two piece graft fixation arrangement includes a graft block engageable with a graft and a transverse member engageable with the graft block to fix the graft block in a bone tunnel. Instruments and methods are presented for installing a graft in a bone tunnel and anchoring the graft with a transverse member placed through a transverse bore intersecting the bone tunnel.

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