Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8663325
APP PUB NO 20110009885A1
SERIAL NO

12832616

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The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berube, Rod North Attleboro, US 11 1095
Graf, Ben K Madison, US 26 2224
McCarthy, Gary R East Bridgewater, US 17 2480

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