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US 2016/0095693 A1Published application
Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis repair
AssigneeSmith & Nephew, Inc.
InventorsScott Trenhaile, Thomas C. May
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fixation device. The fixation device includes a base portion having a first leg, a second leg, and a groove located between the first and second legs, and a top portion extending from the base portion. A method of tissue repair and a kit are also disclosed.
Claims8
1-12. (canceled)
A method of tissue repair comprising:
- inserting a first anchor into bone, the first anchor having a flexible member coupled thereto;
- passing ends of the flexible member through the tissue;
- providing a second anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and a transverse through hole extending through the anchor;
- passing at least one end of the flexible member through the through hole of the second anchor;
- placing the second anchor into bone;
- providing an insertion member including a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body;
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- placing the insertion member within the anchor cavity of the second anchor secure the flexible member in the through hole and the tissue to the bone.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.