Implant placement systems and one-handed methods for tissue fixation using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9782250
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15256838

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Described herein is a simplified placement system and method for a tissue graft anchor by which a surgeon may introduce one or more sutures into a hole in a boney tissue, apply a precise amount of tension to the sutures to advance a soft tissue graft to a desired location, and then advance the anchor into the bone, preferably while maintaining the requisite pre-determined suture tension and without introducing spin to the suture. Particularly preferred embodiments allow for the one-handed operation. To that end, embodiments in which relative axial movement between the inner tensioning device and outer driver device is optionally physically constrained, for example by means of cooperating and/or compressive elements disposed in the respective hub and handle portions, are described herein.

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TENJIN LLC5661 COUNTY ROAD 353 BRAZORIA TX 77422

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Dougherty, Christopher P Rogers, US 30 490
Heisler, Gary R Brazoria, US 41 2233
Van, Wyk Robert A St. Pete Beach, US 116 5711

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