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| Application | Suture Anchor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | IPP-0051-US14 | Reference Case 1 | IPP-0051-US14 |
| Created | 9/2/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 9/2/21, 12:00 AM |
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The following illustrative examples depict implants, instruments and methods to anchor a suture to a bone. The illustrative examples depict anchoring a round suture in a bone tunnel to attach soft tissue to the bone. However, examples of instruments and methods of the present disclosure may be used to anchor other elements in a bone tunnel including suture tapes, cables, soft tissues, grafts, and other elements. While illustrative examples of methods depict the attachment of the soft tissue of the rotator cuff to a humeral bone, it will be understood that examples of instruments and methods of the present disclosure may be used to anchor any member in any bone, at surgical sites anywhere in a patient’s body, and for any purpose.
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Added by DJM 9 2021