Soft tissue repair device and associated methods
US8292921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for repairing a defect in a fibrous soft tissue includes passing a distal portion of an inserter through corresponding longitudinal bores of first and second anchors. The method includes coupling the first and second anchors with a flexible strand, and forming an adjustable knotless loop with the flexible strand.
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