Reattachment of tissue to base tissue
US9060762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
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