Back to results
US 2014/0236183 A1Published application
Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith
AssigneeSmith & Nephew, Inc.
InventorsBen K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
Claims1
A tension device comprising:
- a body comprising two sides, wherein each side comprises one wheel and two guides, wherein the wheel is configured for longitudinal movement relative to the body and the guides are stationary;
- a shoulder assembly coupled to the body;
- and
- a shaft assembly coupled to the shoulder assembly, the shaft assembly comprising a shaft and a handle coupled to the shaft, the handle including a window.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.