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Soft tissue repair device and associated methods

US7909851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2008
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A soft tissue repair device. The device includes an inserter having a distal portion, a first anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, a second anchor carried externally onto the distal portion, and a flexible strand coupling the first and second anchors and forming an adjustable knotless loop.

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