Circular bone tunneling device
US9770248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2931
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable suture passer for use in arthroscopic surgery is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the adjustable suture passer comprises a head that describes a semicircular arc, an elongate body, a support element, and driving and control mechanisms. The head is adapted to accommodate a surgical needle and a guide wire. When the adjustable suture passer is activated, the needle is driven with sufficient force to penetrate bone. Use of the adjustable suture passer thus enables surgical attachment of soft tissue to bone without any necessity for a separate anchor.
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