Suture tensioning device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8939999
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13626254

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A device for tensioning suture which includes a cannulated tube that allows a suture to be fed through at least a portion of the tube. An adjustment device (for example, a wheel or a knob) is actuated to turn a threaded post on the end of the tube. A length of suture passes through at least a portion of the cannulated tube and is secured into a forked pin attached to the adjustment device. Turning the adjustment device draws against the suture, increasing therefore the tension on the suture. The suture tensioning device may be employed in conjunction with a tensiometer.

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ARTHREX INCNAPLES FL 34108-1945

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Albertorio, Ricardo Naples, US 54 5384
Jolly, Jacob A Naples, US 45 3275
Sterrett, Jerry Naples, US 12 974

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