Meniscal repair device

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1998-06-19

2000-05-02

Willse, David H.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 77, 606213, 606220, 623 18, A61B 1704

Patent

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060567783

ABSTRACT:
A meniscal tissue repair device includes an elongate body having a pointed distal tip. A plurality of lateral grooves is disposed along the body. Grooves disposed near the distal tip of the device are angled to open proximally and grooves disposed near the proximal end are angled to open distally. A torn meniscus can be repaired using the meniscal repair device by loading the meniscal repair device into an applicator, and inserting the barrel of the applicator through an incision in the knee at a location proximal and perpendicular to the tear in the meniscus. The applicator is actuated to drive the repair device distally into the meniscus across the tear. The distal travel of the repair device is limited by the distally-opening grooves of the repair device.

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