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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2013
Filed:
May. 19, 2011
Kenneth D. Montgomery, Roslyn, NY (US);
Derek J. Harper, Prescott, AZ (US);
Kevin N. Baird, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Joe P. Kovalski, Ventura, CA (US);
David G. Spilka, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Kenneth D. Montgomery, Roslyn, NY (US);
Derek J. Harper, Prescott, AZ (US);
Kevin N. Baird, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Joe P. Kovalski, Ventura, CA (US);
David G. Spilka, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Cayenne Medical, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Abstract
A material fixation system is particularly adapted to improve the tendon-to-bone fixation of hamstring autografts, as well as other soft tissue ACL reconstruction techniques. The system is easy to use, requires no additional accessories, uses only a single drill hole, and can be implanted by one person. Additionally, it replicates the native ACL by compressing the tendons against the aperture of the tibial tunnel, which leads to a shorter graft and increased graft stiffness. It is adapted to accommodate single or double tendon bundle autografts or allografts. It also provides pull out strength measured to be greater than 1000 N.