Device and method for attaching soft tissue to bone
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Jun 1, 2006
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Jan 17, 2006
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Jun 12, 2002
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A device, system, and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. The system includes an anchoring device and delivery device which allow a surgeon to achieve two different objectives during reattachment of tissue to bone. The system allows grasping and manipulation of the tissue to achieve proper location and tension on the tissue, and also attachment of the tissue to the bone after the desired location and tension are achieved. The anchoring device comprises a base, means for anchoring the device in bone, and at least two tissue grabbing members. Also included is a method of using the system to reattach soft tissue to bone.
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