Chondral defect repair
US8251998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00969
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue repair device. The tissue repair device includes a tubular shaft having a longitudinal bore for delivering biological material to a soft tissue defect, and an awl having a distal end configured for microfracturing bone underlying the defect. The tubular shaft and the awl are movable relative to one another such that the awl is at least partially positioned within the longitudinal bore of the tubular shaft.
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