Methods and devices for repairing tissue

Details Methods and devices for repairing tissue Methods and devices for repairing tissue

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Dawson, Glenn K (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

C606S228000, C606S144000, C606S053000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07390332

ABSTRACT:
A suture anchor system for repairing torn or damaged tissue is provided and generally includes a first suture anchor having at least one length of suture attached thereto, and a second suture anchor having at least one length of suture attached thereto. Each length of suture is coupled to one another such that a distance between the first and second suture anchors with respect to each other can be selectively adjustable. The suture anchor system also preferably includes at least one slip knot that allows the first and second suture anchors to be maintained in a fixed position with respect to one another. In use, the suture anchors can be deployed through tissue to be repaired and into the anchoring tissue at a position spaced apart from one another by a selected distance. The suture length(s) can then be tensioned to re-approximate the torn or damaged tissue toward the anchoring tissue, thereby securely attached the torn tissue to the anchoring tissue.

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