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US 11,432,920 B2Granted
Systems and methods of preparing a graft
AssigneeGenesis Biologics, Inc.
InventorsRobert J. Berry, Steven T. Bee
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to methods for preparing a graft with at least two implants of biocompatible materials, the graft being folded a plurality of times prior to being used in reconstructing a treatment site. Methods of this disclosure are contemplated for preparing a graft at a site outside of a hospital setting, storing offsite, and/or later transporting to the hospital for use with a patient.
Claims20
A method for preparing a graft for a patient at a location that is separate from an operating room or a hospital, the method comprising:
- suturing a first proximal end and a first distal end of a tendon;
- positioning a first implant between the first proximal and first distal ends, the first implant comprising a loop oriented about the graft between the proximal and distal ends;
- then
- folding the first distal or first proximal end of the graft about the loop of the first implant until the first distal or proximal end are in contact or adjacent the other of the ends, wherein a second proximal end and a second distal end are now formed by the folding of the graft, the second proximal end being adjacent the first proximal and distal ends;
- then
- positioning a second implant between the second proximal and second distal ends, the second implant comprising a loop oriented about the graft between the second proximal and distal ends;
- then
- folding the second distal end of the graft about the loop of the second implant until the second distal end contacts or is adjacent the first proximal and/or distal end;
- then
- moving the second distal end away from the first proximal and/or distal end;
- then
- distally moving the first implant towards the second implant and orienting downward the loop of the first implant, the first implant being distally moved between folded segments of the graft;
- then
- stitching and/or suturing portions of second proximal and/or distal ends together.
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