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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2009
Applicants:
Gregory A. Guederian, Naples, FL (US);
James J. Guerra, Naples, FL (US);
Inventors:
Gregory A. Guederian, Naples, FL (US);
James J. Guerra, 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);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/0401 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0417 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0404 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for fixation of bone to bone, or soft tissue to bone. The apparatus comprises two fixation devices (for example, two buttons) joined by a biologic material (for example, a graft or tendon). Each fixation device is provided with at least one opening that allows the passage of the flexible material attached to the biologic material. The button may be formed, for example, of metal, PEEK or PLLA.