Surgical procedures and instruments

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

C606S215000, C606S092000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07144414

ABSTRACT:
Surgical instruments and methods are provided. In one aspect, a method of securing a fixation device within an opening in a tissue is provided, including delivering a material in a flowable state to said opening, and changing the state of the material so that the material forms an interference fit that secures the fixation device in the opening.

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