Bioabsorbable tack for joining bodily tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5246441
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07753841

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A cannulated bioabsorbable tack has annular ribs configured to enhance fixation to tissue, such as bone, and is particularly effective for attaching soft tissue to bone, such as ligaments or muscles in the shoulder. Apparatus and method for displaying the tack facilitate arthroscopic surgical procedures for attaching or joining tissue.

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LINVATEC CORPORATIONLARGO FL

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Marchand, Sam R Dunedin, FL 19 4734
Ross, Randall D Largo, FL 10 4006
Snyder, Stephen J Tarzana, CA 22 2944

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