Meniscal repair device having integral spring member

Details Meniscal repair device having integral spring member Meniscal repair device having integral spring member

1998-12-11

2000-11-28

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

A61B 1704

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active

061529354

ABSTRACT:
An H-type fastener for tissue. The fastener has a central spring member. The spring member has a first end and a second end. Tissue anchor members are mounted to each end. When placed in tissue, the spring member provides a compressive spring force upon tissue between the anchor members of the fastener.

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