Soft tissue repair device and associated methods
US9622736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fibrous tissue repair device includes first and second tubular anchors having corresponding longitudinal passages. The tissue repair device includes corresponding first and second inserters. Each inserter has a shaft with a distal portion received in the longitudinal passage of the corresponding tubular anchor. A flexible strand couples the first and second anchors.
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