Method and apparatus for repairing a tear in a knee meniscus
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Oct 22, 1991
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Apr 12, 1989
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Apr 12, 1989
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A method and apparatus for repairing a tear in a knee meniscus of a patient utilizes a delivery device having a distal end dimensioned to extend into the interior of the patient's knee. A fastener is fitted within the distal end and is manipulated to extend toward the tear in the meniscus, and extended across the tear to close and bind the tear without passing out of the knee.
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