Method and apparatus for soft tissue fixation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9763656
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14182038

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A tissue fixation apparatus can include a flexible construct and an elongated locking member. The flexible construct can include at least two adjustable loops and tensioning members. The two adjustable loops can be configured to pass through the first tissue, and to be spaced apart along an outer surface of the first tissue in a first direction. The tensioning members can extend from the two adjustable loops, and can be configured to reduce the two adjustable loops from a first size to a second size. The flexible construct can be attached to the second tissue by an anchor. The locking member can be configured to be received within the two adjustable loops at the first size, and to engage the two adjustable loops at the second size.

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  • BIOMET SPORTS MEDICINE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Denham, Gregory J Warsaw, US 145 24210
Stone, Kevin T Winona Lake, US 374 56769

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