Methods and devices for securing suture to tissue
US9314239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/087
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for securing suture to tissue. In one exemplary embodiment, the implant can include an intermediate portion, a first radially expandable portion extending from the intermediate portion, and a second radially expandable portion extending from the intermediate portion. The implant can be configured to be inserted through a delivery device in a first configuration and deployed into a hole formed in tissue in a second configuration such that the intermediate portion is positioned within the hole. A suture can be inserted through a passageway of the intermediate portion positioned within the hole, and the suture can be tensioned to secure the tissue to bone.
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