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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 29, 2022
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2014
Anchor Orthopedics Xt Inc., Mississauga, CA;
Robert Harrison, Milton, CA;
Andrew Oldham, Etobicoke, CA;
Ilinca Popovici, Toronto, CA;
Neil Godara, Milton, CA;
Jeffery Arnett, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Aye Nyein San, Mississauga, CA;
Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc., Mississauga, CA;
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.