Methods and devices for repairing meniscal tissue
US8814903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for repairing a tear in a meniscus. A pair of fixation member each entailing a preformed knot configuration coupled together by a suture length. The fixation members are placed on the meniscal tissue with the suture length spanning the tear, the knot configurations are expanded to form anchoring knots and the suture length is shortened to close the tear.
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