Reattachment of tissue to base tissue

Details Reattachment of tissue to base tissue Reattachment of tissue to base tissue

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07867251

ABSTRACT:
An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.

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