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Methods and devices for tissue graft fixation

A technology of fixation devices and grafts, applied in the fields of application, medical science, ligaments, etc., can solve problems such as insufficient satisfaction

Pending Publication Date: 2022-01-11
SMITH & NEPHEW INC +2
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Some attempted solutions include wrapping the suture multiple times around the instrument (e.g. forceps) or using reinforced gloves, but this has not adequately met the needs of the industry

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[0093] In the following description, similar components have been given the same reference numerals regardless of whether they are shown in different examples. In order to illustrate examples in a clear and concise manner, the drawings may not necessarily be to scale and certain features may be shown in somewhat schematic form. Features described and / or illustrated with respect to one example may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other examples and / or in combination with or instead of features of other examples.

[0094] As used in the specification and claims, for the purposes of describing and defining the present invention, the terms "about" and "approximately" are used to denote inherent differences that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement or other representation. Certainty. The terms "about" and "approximately" are also used herein to denote the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated refere...

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Methods and devices for tissue graft fixation include fixation devices attached to an adjustable fixation loop of suture without compromising the graft or requiring additional material to complete the repair. Other fixation devices are attachable to an independent adjustable suture system. Adjustable fixation loops minimize slip / creep of the suture within the loop.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 862,807 filed June 18, 2019 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 901,463 filed September 17, 2019 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 901,463 filed November 11, 2019 Application No. 62 / 933,695 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 978,401, also filed February 19, 2020, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 978,425, also filed February 19, 2020 and filed June 9, 2020 Priority No. 63 / 036,570, filed on ; all of which are entitled "METHODS AND DEVICESFOR TISSUE GRAFT FIXATION" and are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. [0003] This application also claims U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 869,593, filed July 2, 2019, entitled "ADJUSTABLEACL FIXATION DEVICE"; incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. [0004] This application is also incorporated by reference into commonly owned US Patent No. 10,383,617; herein incorporated by r...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F2/08
CPCA61F2/0811A61F2002/0817A61F2002/0847A61B2017/0459A61B2017/06185A61B2017/0414A61B2017/0404A61B2017/0451A61B17/0401A61F2002/0882A61F2002/0852A61F2250/0012A61F2002/0823
Inventor M·马龙C·D·麦克雷迪A·侯赛尼马克·埃德温·豪斯曼刘春J·亨特J·皮博迪P·麦戈文杨韩德保罗·亚历山大·托里M·J·贝滕加A·S·拉纳瓦特L·费拉约洛杰弗里·伊恩·卡拉西克
Owner SMITH & NEPHEW INC
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