Helicoil interference fixation system for attaching a graft ligament to a bone

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8894661
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12392804

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A helicoil interference fixation system comprising:

    a helicoil comprising a helical body comprising a plurality of turns separated by spaces therebetween, the helical body terminating in a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one internal strut extending between at least two turns of the helical body; andan inserter for turning the helicoil, the inserter comprising at least one groove for receiving the at least one strut;the helicoil being mounted on the inserter such that the at least one strut of the helicoil is mounted in the at least one groove of the inserter, such that rotation of the inserter causes rotation of the helicoil.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.;HEALICOIL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McDevitt, Dennis Raleigh, US 63 8124
Novak, Vincent Longmont, US 24 954

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