Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3765)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
active
07153312
ABSTRACT:
A surgical method includes positioning a fixation member relative to tissue, moving a flexible member coupled to the fixation member relative to the fixation member to bring two tissue surfaces together, and moving a retaining element coupled to the flexible member relative to the fixation member. The retaining element acts to limit loosening of the flexible member relative to the fixation member. An apparatus for repairing a tear in soft tissue includes first and second fixation members, a flexible member substantially immovably secured to the first fixation member and movably coupled to the second fixation member, and a retaining element coupled to the flexible member. In another embodiment, an apparatus for repairing a tear in soft tissue includes a fixation member, and a flexible member movably coupled to the fixation member. A first end of the flexible member is looped back and secured to the flexible member.
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Bojarski Raymond A.
Sikora George
Torrie Paul A.
Calvert John J.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Hurley Shaun R
Smith & Nephew Inc.
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