Individually lockable cinch loop micro suture anchor array for high density anatomical attachment of soft tissue to bone

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APP PUB NO 20220323199A1
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A system of toggle type suture anchors is disclosed. The plurality of suture anchors is connected in series by a plurality of independently cinchable working suture loops with one working suture loop connecting each pair of anchors in series to form a chain. Each of the suture anchors as connected by working suture loops allows tensioning of the working suture between itself and the prior anchor implanted in the serial string. Further, each anchor includes a loop type locking mechanism to lock the cinchable working suture loop subsequent to tensioning so that the loop remains fixed in size during cyclic loading during joint use. This creates an independently tensioned suture stitch between each implanted suture anchor and the just previously implanted anchor. In total the system as implanted creates a high density, continuous array of anchor-to-anchor stitches for robust securement of soft tissue to bone.

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INTEGRITY ORTHOPAEDICS INC2640 FOX STREET ORONO MN 55391

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Connor, Patrick M Charlotte, US 14 3
Crompton, David M St. Paul, US 15 14
Harris, Howard W Southlake, US 24 3
Labbé, Marc Spring, US 10 2
Tran, Nathaniel Van Lakeville, US 21 2
Westling, Thomas A Orono, US 52 1022
Zenz-Olson, Zak Ham Lake, US 24 3

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