Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method for use in repairs of injured soft tissue
- Patent Title (中): 用于修复受伤软组织的方法
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Application No.: US11866220Application Date: 2007-10-02
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Publication No.: US07972360B2Publication Date: 2011-07-05
- Inventor: John C. Dean
- Applicant: John C. Dean
- Agency: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri LLP.
- Main IPC: A61B17/08
- IPC: A61B17/08

Abstract:
A method, system and apparatus for augmenting the surgical repair of soft tissue injuries, in which a first end of a bridge member attaches to a first portion of healthy tissue, and a second end of the bridge member attaches to a second portion of healthy tissue. The bridge member (or bridge members) used to augment the soft tissue repair may be interconnected or function independently. Flexibility and elasticity of the bridge member are determined by the situation and may be altered to improve healing. The device may be used in arthroscopic procedures, and may be manufactured in a variety of lengths, or may be manufactured one length and be cut to the desired length, or otherwise altered to provide an optimal length of the bridge member.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080058867A1 METHOD FOR USE IN REPAIRS OF INJURED SOFT TISSUE Public/Granted day:2008-03-06
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