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Knotless graft fixation assembly

US9179907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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278References

30Claims

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Assignee

ARTHREX, INC. · US

Inventors

Neal S. ElAttrache · Los Angeles, US
Stephen S. Burkhart · Boerne, US
Peter J. Dreyfuss · Naples, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 8, 2014
Grant date	Nov 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 8, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illustrative example suture securing assembly includes an inserter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis between the distal end and the proximal end. A first member includes an eyelet oriented to thread suture across the longitudinal axis. The first member is situated near the distal end of the inserter. The first member is configured to be placed in bone. A second member is situated near the distal end of the inserter. The second member is moveable relative to the first member in a distal direction toward the eyelet into a suture securing position where the second member traps suture.

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