Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to bone
US8128658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0882
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for coupling a soft tissue implant into a locking cavity formed within a bone is disclosed. A bone engaging fastener is coupled to bone. A second fastener is coupled to a suture construction. The second fastener is coupled to the first fastener. Soft tissue is coupled to the suture construction.
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