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Suture tensioning device

US8939999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Jerry Sterrett · Naples, US
Ricardo Albertorio · Naples, US
Jacob A. Jolly · Naples, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2012
Grant date	Jan 27, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for tensioning suture which includes a cannulated tube that allows a suture to be fed through at least a portion of the tube. An adjustment device (for example, a wheel or a knob) is actuated to turn a threaded post on the end of the tube. A length of suture passes through at least a portion of the cannulated tube and is secured into a forked pin attached to the adjustment device. Turning the adjustment device draws against the suture, increasing therefore the tension on the suture. The suture tensioning device may be employed in conjunction with a tensiometer.

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