|
Match
|
Document |
Document Title |
|
|
5683418 |
Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation
A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate...
|
|
|
5683401 |
Method and apparatus for installing a suture anchor through a hollow cannulated grasper
An arthroscopic method and apparatus for implanting a suture fixation device or other appliance into tissue using a hollow cannulated grasper. Tissue at a repair site is secured with a hollow...
|
|
|
5681352 |
Method and apparatus for anchoring surgical ties to bone
An elongated anchor and an attached surgical tie are secured to a bone region for use in suturing ligaments, tendons, and the like to the bone. First, an entry hole of predetermined size is drilled...
|
|
|
5681351 |
Suture clip suitable for use on monofilament sutures
The present invention provides a suture clip for attachment to at least one suture comprising a suture clip body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface,...
|
|
|
5674247 |
Staple and tread assembly particularly for use in power-driven staplers for medical suturing
A staple and thread assembly to be driven into the bone by a power-driven stapler while the thread is attached thereto, the stapler having a head section at its forward end formed with a pointed...
|
|
|
5669917 |
Surgical crimping device and method of use
A surgical apparatus and method of use for maintaining tension upon a length of suture material extending from body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus deforms and compresses a securing...
|
|
|
5669935 |
One-way suture retaining device for braided sutures
A one-way adjustable suture retaining device suitable for use in arthroscopic surgery to secure one end of a braided suture comprising a frustum having an end and a base wherein a passage extends...
|
|
|
5667513 |
Soft tissue anchor delivery apparatus
A soft tissue anchor delivery apparatus includes a gripping device having fingers at the distal end and configured such that they can hold a soft tissue anchor about the head portion of the anchor....
|
|
|
5665111 |
Method for anchoring a surgical suture to bone
A surgical method and tools for anchoring a suture to bone is disclosed. The method includes forming an opening through a top surface of the bone, positioning a suture within the opening and...
|
|
|
5665110 |
Suture anchor system and method
A suture anchor system and procedure for securing a suture, into to extend from a bone cortex surface. The system includes forming a hole into a bone cortex surface that is of a diameter and depth...
|
|
|
5665109 |
Methods and apparatus for suturing tissue
Method and apparatus for suturing and ligating anatomical tissue utilizes one or more knotting elements carried by a length of filamentous suture material for tying the suture material to create...
|
|
|
5647874 |
Anchoring and manipulating tissue
A method whereby an anchor member is configured to provide anchorage of its attached suture within a hole drilled in a bone.
|
|
|
5645553 |
Suture clip applier
A suture fastening device which includes a first member having a base and first and second legs projecting in a lengthwise direction along the base. The legs are parallel to each other and are...
|
|
|
5643320 |
Soft tissue anchor and method
A preassembled disposable driver and suture anchor are provided for threaded engagement into a bone to provide an attachment point for soft tissue. The anchor is formed to have an externally...
|
|
|
5643288 |
Apparatus and method for laparoscopic urethropexy
A suture retrieval tool for use in a laparoscopic urethropexy procedure is provided. The suture retrieval tool comprises a retrieving end and a handle. The retrieving end has a rigid, rod-like...
|
|
|
5634926 |
Surgical bone fixation apparatus
A bone fixation apparatus for anchoring a surgical member to bone for the fixation of bone or soft tissue to bone. The bone fixation apparatus includes a post device having a leg portion slidably...
|
|
|
5630824 |
Suture attachment device
A suture locking button is described. The device includes a base element with a first axial passage for receiving at least one, and preferably two, suture filaments that is attached via a frangible...
|
|
|
5628766 |
Method of using a mini-screw to anchor a suture
A surgical device is provided for anchoring suture into bone. The device includes a threaded portion having rounded exterior thread edges. An aperture for carrying suture passes through the...
|
|
|
5626613 |
Corkscrew suture anchor and driver
A corkscrew suture anchor has a spiral-shaped body having a hollow central core, a distal end, and a proximal end. The distal end of the spiral body terminates in a sharp point, and the proximal...
|
|
|
5626614 |
T-anchor suturing device and method for using same
A surgical apparatus includes a needle having an outer surface and an anchor bar disposed in sliding engagement with the needle. A suture has a first end attached to the anchor bar and a second end...
|
|
|
5626590 |
Laparoscopic suturing technique and associated device
A laparoscopic suturing method comprises the steps of (a) disposing a laparoscopic cannula in an abdominal wall of the patient, (b) moving a first end section of a suture through the laparoscopic...
|
|
|
5618314 |
Suture anchor device
A suture anchor having an anchor member, a central shaft and outwardly extending wing members. A suture mounting hole is provided in the suture anchor for receiving a surgical suture. The suture...
|
|
|
5607432 |
Threaded suture anchor retriever
A threaded bone anchor retriever and method for retrieving threaded bone anchors and the like from an implantation site. The anchor retriever is particularly suitable for retrieving threaded suture...
|
|
|
5601558 |
Soft tissue anchors and systems for implantation
A soft tissue anchor implantation device having a bore along its longitudinal axis through which a guiding K-wire or other guiding devices may be freely drawn, and into which an anchor expanding...
|
|
|
5593425 |
Surgical devices assembled using heat bonable materials
Surgical devices such as implants or suture fastenings are assembled from a plurality of discrete components, one of which components includes a heat bondable plastic material for bonding the...
|
|
|
5593424 |
Apparatus and method for reducing and stabilizing the circumference of a vascular structure
An apparatus and method for reducing the circumference of a vascular structure comprising the steps of providing a plurality of sutures and a plurality of discrete suture support segments of a...
|
|
|
5591207 |
Driving system for inserting threaded suture anchors
A driving system and method for endoscopically inserting threaded suture anchors. The driving system incorporates a tubular guide adapted to receive a cylindrical drive shaft having a drive portion...
|
|
|
5584860 |
Suture anchor loader and driver
A suture anchor loader and driver for mounting a suture anchor with a connected suture, that is arranged for mounting and maintaining the suture to the driver distal end while driving the anchor...
|
|
|
5584835 |
Soft tissue to bone fixation device and method
A two-part device for suturing soft tissue to bone employs a bone anchor which is installed in the bone and a suture anchor which is coupled to the soft tissue and then engaged with the bone...
|
|
|
5584836 |
Cannulated medical suture anchor
Polymeric medical fixation screws with multiple cannulations and thereby a reduced risk of shearing while being torqued into place are provided. The polymeric screws have at least two cannulae, on...
|
|
|
5584861 |
Device for use in securing a thread
A device for use in securing a thread includes a tube having a distal end and a proximal end. The tube defines a recess at the distal end to receive therein a sleeve having a cavity in which a plug...
|
|
|
5578057 |
Anchoring device installation tool assembly and method
An installation tool for deploying an anchoring device in a preformed hole in a workpiece is provided. The anchoring device is attached to a portion of a length of cord-like material carrying a...
|
|
|
5575801 |
Method and apparatus for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A method and apparatus for arthroscopic reattachment of torn tissue to a bone at a surgical repair site using at least one suture anchor and a tissue grasper. The torn tissue is grasped with jaws...
|
|
|
5573548 |
Suture anchor
A suture anchor comprises a shaft having a proximal and a distal end. A screw thread extends from the shaft and spirals from the proximal to the distal end. A cross-hole is formed through the shaft...
|
|
|
5573547 |
Brush fixation method for attachment of tissues and occlusion of blood vessels
A method of fixation for use within animal and human bodies provides for the insertion of brushes, of cylindrical and conical designs, into openings wherein bristles of the brushes are deflected by...
|
|
|
5571139 |
Bidirectional suture anchor
A cannulated bone screw for anchoring bidirectional suture threads to bone is provided, comprising a biocompatible body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including exterior screw...
|
|
|
5571104 |
Surgical anchor and method for using the same
An anchor for attaching an object within a tunnel extending through a workpiece such as a bone or a bone-like structure, and a method for using the same. The anchor includes a body and a plurality...
|
|
|
5569303 |
Apparatus and method for attaching an object to bone
A method for attaching an object to bone that includes the steps of preparing an elongated channel in the bone, inserting a fixation device into the channel such that a first axis of the fixation...
|
|
|
5549631 |
Method of closing discontinuity in tissue
When a discontinuity in body tissue is to be closed, a suture is inserted through openings in a plurality of anchors. A thin elongated member, such as a needle or K-wire, is also inserted through...
|
|
|
5545178 |
System for closing a percutaneous puncture formed by a trocar to prevent tissue at the puncture from herniating
A system and method for sealing a percutaneous puncture extending into internally located tissue, e.g., the peritoneum, of a living being. The system includes a sealing device and a deployment...
|
|
|
5534011 |
Method and apparatus for threading a suture anchor
A method for threading a suture through a suture anchor after the anchor has been driven into a bone comprises the steps of (1) providing a suture anchor having an eyelet, with at least a portion...
|
|
|
5531998 |
Polycarbonate-based block copolymers and devices
This invention relates to a novel polycarbonate-based block polymer, and to fibers and bioresorbable implantable medical devices fabricated from said fibers.
|
|
|
5531763 |
Suture cinching apparatus
The disclosure contemplates a device for cinching surgical sutures, an applicator for applying the device, a dispenser for dispensing the device, an endoscopic kit including the above and a method...
|
|
|
5527341 |
Resorbable tendon and bone augmentation device
The device is implantable in the living body for attachment and augmentation of tendons and/or reinforcement of bones. It comprises a substantially flat membrane having a rounded outer shape and at...
|
|
|
5527342 |
Method and apparatus for securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone
An apparatus for securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone using a suture strand. The apparatus includes a spear member which is able to pierce and securely engage the bone. The spear...
|
|
|
5522845 |
Bone anchor and bone anchor installation
A bone anchor and a bone anchor installation tool for deploying the bone anchor in bone.
|
|
|
5522844 |
Suture anchor, suture anchor installation device and method for attaching a suture to a bone
A suture anchor to secure a suture within a bore in a bone is disclosed, together with a suture anchor installation tool and method for deploying the suture anchor using the installation tool. The...
|
|
|
5520691 |
Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue
Methods and apparatuses are described for attaching tendons, ligaments, or other tissue to bone, which includes the use of adjustable head members positioned along filament members. Also disclosed...
|
|
|
5520700 |
Stapler device particularly useful in medical suturing
A stapler device includes a manually grippable handle containing a drive and a trigger to activate the drive mechanism, a barrel fixed to the handle, a guide for holding a staple to be ejected and...
|
|
|
5514159 |
Guillotine suture clip
A suture retainer includes a plug portion having a first portion with a suture contacting surface and a prong extending distally therefrom. The prong has at least one aperture for receiving one or...
|