Suture for soft tissue repair
US9724085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for repairing a soft tissue includes a first suture anchor, a suture and a second suture anchor. The first suture anchor is disposed at a first location on a bone. The suture is defined by a first end and a second end. The second suture anchor disposed at a second location on the bone. The suture is passed through the first suture anchor and the second suture anchor to form a medial row and a lateral row to repair the soft tissue.
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