Soft tissue repair system and method

Details Soft tissue repair system and method Soft tissue repair system and method

1993-07-01

1996-03-19

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

606224, 606213, 606220, A61B 1704

Patent

active

055000002

ABSTRACT:
A soft tissue repair system and method are provided. The soft tissue repair system includes a barbed suture anchoring member attached to at least one suture member. A suture retaining member engages the suture member such that the length and tension of the suture may be selectively adjusted before the suture is permanently engaged in the retaining member. In use, the barbed suture anchoring member and suture member are inserted into the soft tissue repair site and across a tear. The suture member extends back through the original entry side of the tear. A retaining member is applied to the suture member followed by tensioning of the suture member to draw the sides of the tear into apposition. Following tensioning, the retaining member is permanently affixed to the suture member to maintain the selected tension and length of the suture member.

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