Tissue fixation system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9980761
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14866001

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A tissue fixation system is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue. A fastener connected with an elongate fastening member, such as a cable, wire, suture, rod, or tube, is moved through a passage between opposite sides of tissue. The fastener is provided with a groove that accommodates at least a portion of the fastening member to reduce the profile during the movement through the passage. The fastener is then pivoted to change its orientation. A second fastener can then be connected with the fastening member. While tension is maintained in the fastening member, the fasteners are secured against relative movement. This may be done by deforming the fastening member, either the first or second fasteners, or a bushing placed against the second fastener.

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  • P TECH, LLC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bonutti, Peter M Manalapan, US 625 77364
Crainich, Lawrence Charlestown, US 108 29789
Phillips, Glen A Effingham, US 62 2086

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