Tissue repair device and apparatus and method for...

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S077000, C606S138000, C606S228000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875063

ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating a device for repairing torn tissue or muscle such as the meniscus of the knee. The device includes a pair of anchoring members having a plurality of barb-like projections extending outwardly therefrom. The anchoring members are joined by a flexible linking member which connects the ends of the anchoring members opposite one another. Such a device can be fabricated by insert molding of the appropriate members together.

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