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Graft ligament anchor and method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone

US8562680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Jo Hays · Logan, US
David W. Overaker · Annandale, US
Joseph H. Contiliano · Stewartsville, US
Joseph H. Sklar · Longmeadow, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 5, 2011
Grant date	Oct 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 5, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A graft ligament anchor comprises a graft ligament engagement member disposed in an opening in a bone, the graft ligament engagement member being arranged to receive a graft ligament alongside the engagement member, and a locking member for disposition in the opening, and at least in part engageable with the graft ligament engagement member. Movement of the locking member in the opening causes the locking member to urge the engagement member, and the graft ligament therewith, toward a wall of the opening, to secure the graft ligament to the wall of the opening. A method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone is also provided.

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