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Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith

US9333020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Ben K. Graf · Boston, US
Alfred Rodrigue Berube, JR. · Attleboro, US
Gary M. McCarthy · East Bridgewater, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 20, 2014
Grant date	May 10, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

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