Meniscal repair device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8876842
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12724866

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A meniscal repair device includes a handle with a thumbslide and a needle cartridge extending therefrom, the needle cartridge having distal tips having a specific directional orientation suited for a particular procedure. The meniscal repair device includes a needle rack and an obturator rack. A quantity of suture material is included in the meniscal repair device. The distal ends of the needle cartridge are adapted for penetrating soft tissue.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Hubbard, Dennis Lancaster, US 16 1090
Marshall, Peter Bolton, US 26 3690

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