Apparatus for discrete tissue anchoring for soft tissue repair and method of use
US8597336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for securing soft tissue to a rigid structure such as bone. Various directional anchors that allow for increasing the stability the attachment of soft tissue to bone are described. Also described is a delivery system for use with the directional anchors that allows for open surgical or arthroscopic application of one embodiment of the device. A method for repairing rotator cuff tears is also described.
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