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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2008
Gerlinde Michel, Munich, DE;
Benedikt Bodinger, Machtenstein, DE;
Karen L. Gallen, Naples, FL (US);
Stephane Naudin, Planegg, DE;
Gerlinde Michel, Munich, DE;
Benedikt Bodinger, Machtenstein, DE;
Karen L. Gallen, Naples, FL (US);
Stephane Naudin, Planegg, DE;
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
A technique for joint repair employing a suture/button construct and an applicator designed to securely engage a button of the suture/button construct. The button of the suture/button construct securely engages the shaft of the applicator. The suture from the button may be wrapped around a securing device (for example, a rod or bolt) located on or within the handle. The applicator with the secured button is introduced into the tissue (for example, soft tissue or a bone tunnel) and the button is passed through the tissue.