Variable Density Soft Anchors and Methods of Tissue Repairs
AssigneeArthrex, Inc.
InventorsThomas DOONEY, JR., Nirav PATEL, Michael SCHMIDT, Shaun G. LEBLANC, Matthew HERRINGTON
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Abstract
Surgical anchor constructs, fixation devices, and methods of manufacturing, as well as methods for tissue repairs are disclosed. A soft suture anchor has a sheath with varying densities along the length of the sheath. The anchor sheath can have different segments with different densities which can be provided in a pattern or a random manner. The segments with different densities allow secure fixation of the soft anchor within bone, and attachment of first tissue to second tissue.
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A soft anchor comprising a tubular sheath having at least two different mass densities along its length.
A method of soft tissue repair comprising attaching soft tissue to bone with at least one soft anchor sheath having different mass densities.
A method of tissue repair comprising attaching first tissue to second tissue with at least one soft anchor sheath having different densities along its length.
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