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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2023
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
John W. Schmieding, Naples, FL (US);
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
Surgical constructs, assemblies and methods of tissue fixation are disclosed. A surgical construct includes a spreadable web attached to a plurality of peripheral strands. The spreadable web is tensionable and includes one or more elastic filaments or elastic strands. At least one of the elastic filaments is coupled to the peripheral strands. The elastic filaments can extend from the peripheral strands in different directions and/or orientations. The spreadable web is expandable and can be adjusted to various widths. The spreadable web can be knotless. The spreadable web can be tensionable. The surgical construct can be attached to one or more knotted or knotless fixation devices.