Tensionable knotless acromioclavicular repairs and constructs
US9332979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for AC joint dislocation surgical repairs, without knot tying. The surgical systems include two fixation devices (for example, a button and an anchor) joined by strand of flexible material having a knotless, self-cinching, adjustable loop with two splices that attach to the two fixation devices. The knotless, adjustable loop/fixation devices allow for tensioning of the AC repair after the anchor implantation.
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