Apparatus and method for reconstructing a ligament

Details Apparatus and method for reconstructing a ligament Apparatus and method for reconstructing a ligament

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S013120, C606S075000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07025786

ABSTRACT:
A crosspin for supporting a graft ligament in a first bone tunnel formed in a bone. The crosspin is positioned in a second bone tunnel extending transverse to, and intersecting, the first bone tunnel. The crosspin is adapted to be drawn through the second bone tunnel by a flexible member attached to a distal portion of the cross pin. The crosspin includes a connector for releasably connecting the distal portion of the crosspin to an intermediate portion, such that the distal portion is separable from said intermediate portion.

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