Suture passer devices and uses thereof

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APP PUB NO 20070255317A1
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11726724

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Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using a bone anchoring system are described. Methods and apparatuses may allow transformation between locked and unlocked states, thereby allowing adjustment of the tension in the suture. The apparatus and/or methods may allow unidirectional movement of a suture, while preventing slippage or movement of the suture and tissue in the opposite direction. Ends of a suture may be individually tensioned to adjust positioning of a tissue with respect to a bone.

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SAPPHIRE MEDICAL INC690 OAK GROVE DRIVE MENLO PARK CA 94025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fanton, Gary S Portola Valley, CA 42 6909
Krumme, John Woodside, CA 38 3323

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