Apparatus and method for repairing tissue
US8790369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Assemblies and methods suitable for knotless arthroscopic repair of tissue defects include two fixation members coupled by two limbs of suture comprising a continuous loop. A unidirectional restriction element that can be a preformed locking, sliding suture knot proximate to one of the fixation members, provides tensioning of the repair.
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