Tenodesis implant
US8790368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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12Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a two-piece implant. The implant includes a first piece having at least two prongs and a protrusion located between the prongs and a second piece coupled to the first piece, wherein the second piece is configured to rotate relative to the first piece. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.
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