Tissue repair device and apparatus and method for fabricating same
US7875063B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0647
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a flexible linking member which connects the ends of the anchoring members opposite one another. Such a device can be fabricated by insert molding of the appropriate members together.
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