Method for creating knotless double row construct with medial row closure
US8348975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs, without knot tying. The soft tissue repair includes the steps of (i) securing first and second knotless fixation devices in bone, wherein the first fixation device is provided with a first loop and a first set of tails extending therefrom, and wherein the second fixation device is provided with a second loop and a second set of tails extending therefrom; (ii) passing one tail of the first fixation device through the second loop of the second fixation device; (iii) passing one tail of the second fixation device through the first loop of the first fixation device; and (iv) securing the first set of tails with a third fixation device and the second set of tails with a fourth fixation device.
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