Method and apparatus for securing soft tissue to bone

Details Method and apparatus for securing soft tissue to bone Method and apparatus for securing soft tissue to bone

2005-06-22

2010-12-14

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

C606S326000, C606S327000, C623S013140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850711

ABSTRACT:
A system and method to assist in securing a soft tissue replacement in a bone tunnel includes an expandable member having an opening and an expandable portion. A delivery structure includes a connection portion selectively coupled to the opening of the expandable member. The delivery structure is adapted to inject a flowable medium into the expandable member thereby expanding the expandable portion and urging the soft tissue replacement into a bone surface defining the bone tunnel.

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