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US8992573B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992573-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213676507-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for holding soft tissue in apposition with a bone using a suture, the method including engaging the soft tissue with an engaging portion of a suture thread; engaging an end of the suture thread with a rotatable shaft of an anchor; implanting the rotatable shaft in the bone; and rotating the shaft in a first direction to wrap the engaged suture thread onto the shaft thereby increasing tension on the suture and on the soft tissue.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for holding soft tissue in apposition with a bone using a suture, comprising engaging the soft tissue with an engaging portion of a suture thread; engaging an end of the suture thread with a rotatable shaft of an anchor; implanting the rotatable shaft in the bone; and rotating the shaft in a first direction to wrap the engaged suture thread onto the shaft thereby increasing tension on the suture and on the soft tissue; the anchor further compr…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8992573B2 cover?
- In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for holding soft tissue in apposition with a bone using a suture, the method including engaging the soft tissue with an engaging portion of a suture thread; engaging an end of the suture thread with a rotatable shaft of an anchor; implanting the rotatable shaft in the bone; and rotating the shaft in a first direction to wrap the engaged…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0401. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 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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