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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 01, 2022
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2018
Applicant:
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Inventors:
Ricardo Albertorio, Naples, FL (US);
Eric S. Zajac, Naples, FL (US);
Jacob A. Jolly, Naples, FL (US);
Assignee:
ARTHREX, INC., Naples, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/08 (2006.01); A61B 17/04 (2006.01); A61B 17/80 (2006.01); A61B 17/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/0811 (2013.01); A61B 17/0401 (2013.01); A61B 17/0487 (2013.01); A61B 17/8061 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0403 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0404 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0414 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0496 (2013.01); A61B 2017/06185 (2013.01); A61F 2/0805 (2013.01); A61F 2002/087 (2013.01); A61F 2002/0852 (2013.01); A61F 2002/0882 (2013.01);
Abstract
An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop.