Method for arthroscopic meniscal repair

Details Method for arthroscopic meniscal repair Method for arthroscopic meniscal repair

1994-12-12

2010-10-26

DeMille, Danton (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S077000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07819906

ABSTRACT:
A surgical rivet device for the repair of torn menisci and other intra-articular bodily tissues is disclosed in which the device comprises a shaft, projecting fins and a penetration head at one end and a wide rear portion. The device is inserted by a driving mechanism through both sides of the torn meniscus, compressing the tear in the meniscus between the fins near the head and the wide rear portion, holding the tear together. After insertion, the driving mechanism is separated from the rivet, leaving the rivet device in the patient. The rivet device is entirely biodegradable and absorabable by the body.

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