Method and apparatus for soft tissue fixation

Details Method and apparatus for soft tissue fixation Method and apparatus for soft tissue fixation

2005-08-12

2010-10-26

Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819898

ABSTRACT:
A positioning member may be released to move an anchor member to a holding position. The positioning member being operable to be held in a selected orientation until the anchor member is in a selected position.

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