Graft fixation
US9770534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an anchor for fixating a tissue graft to bone. The anchor includes a through hole extending an entire length of the anchor and a polymer composition having shape memory qualities. Other anchors and methods for fixating a tissue graft to bone are also disclosed.
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