Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-01
2011-12-27
Tyson, Melanie (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083769
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art.
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Capuano Frank
Cauldwell Nathan
Hamilton Jason
Lizardi Jose E.
McAlister Gary
Dang Son
DePuy Mitek, Inc.
Tyson Melanie
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