Sheaths for implantable fixation devices

Details Sheaths for implantable fixation devices Sheaths for implantable fixation devices

2008-01-07

2010-06-08

Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S908000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731750

ABSTRACT:
Sheaths for implantable fixation devices and methods of using the sheaths are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, and an interior of the body is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device. Sheaths include a plurality of flexible or inflexible tubes arranged to form a ring, where the central cavity defined by the ring is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.

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