Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Reip, David O. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986781
ABSTRACT:
A bone anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within bone and to receive a flexible member such that the flexible member can be pulled in a first direction while, without the aid of an enlarged portion on the flexible member, subsequent movement in a second, opposite direction can be limited. The anchor body includes a restrictor configured to engage the flexible member to selectively restrict passage of the flexible member through an opening. A tissue repair system includes first and second bone anchors coupled by a flexible member. An anchor with attached flexible member is placed in bone, and the flexible member is moved through an opening in the anchor in a first direction. The anchor is configured to limit subsequent movement of the flexible member in at least a second opposite direction.
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Reip David O.
Smith & Nephew Inc.
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