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Multi-stitch anchor suture-based soft tissue repair system
US8979873B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979873-B2 |
| Application number | US-88760110-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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A soft tissue repair system includes a needle, a sheath, and a actuator. The needle has a body and a tip that extends distally from the body. The body defines a longitudinal channel configured to hold a plurality of suture anchors, and an ejection port proximal to the tip. The needle is configured to receive and hold a strand of suture. The sheath is disposed coaxially around the exterior of the needle, and is translatable with respect to the needle between a first position, and a second position. The actuator is translatable within the needle channel and is configured to push the suture anchors distally such that a first suture anchor of the plurality of suture anchors engages the suture strand held by the needle and sheath.
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What is claimed: 1. A soft tissue repair system comprising: a needle including a needle body and a tip that extends from the needle body, the needle body defining an elongate channel that is configured to house at least one suture anchor, a suture anchor ejection port, and a transverse opening disposed adjacent the ejection port, the transverse opening configured to receive a strand of suture that extends transverse across and entirely through the needle body with respect to the e…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979873B2 cover?
- A soft tissue repair system includes a needle, a sheath, and a actuator. The needle has a body and a tip that extends distally from the body. The body defines a longitudinal channel configured to hold a plurality of suture anchors, and an ejection port proximal to the tip. The needle is configured to receive and hold a strand of suture. The sheath is disposed coaxially around the exterior of th…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Singhatat Wamis, Manos Jamie, Depuy Synthes Products Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0401. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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