Orthopedic suture passer and method
US8801727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0882
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and techniques to pass a suture are presented. In one illustrative example, a suture passer includes a drill guide and is able to form a tunnel in a bone and pass a suture through the tunnel so formed.
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