System and method for all-inside suture fixation for implant attachment and soft tissue repair

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10932769
APP PUB NO 20170340319A1
SERIAL NO

15604071

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In one embodiment, the present invention is a system for repairing a meniscus including: a suture assembly including a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible suture connecting the first anchor and the second anchor, the flexible suture including a slide knot between the first anchor and the second anchor; and an inserter including a needle having a longitudinal extending bore and an open distal end, the bore being configured to receive the first anchor and the second anchor, a housing operatively connected to a proximal end of the needle, the housing having a lumen and a slot, the slot including a first portion, a second portion, a first shoulder and a second shoulder and a pusher configured to rotate and slide within the lumen of the housing and the longitudinal extending bore of the needle, the pusher having an extension extending through the slot and configured to be maneuverable through the first portion and second portion and engageable with the first shoulder and second shoulder.

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STRYKER CORPORATION1941 STRYKER WAY PORTAGE MI 49002

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Viola, Paul Montvale, US 47 1314

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