Method for coupling soft tissue to a bone

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9357992
APP PUB NO 20130144337A1
SERIAL NO

13757003

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A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail. The self-locking construct includes a first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto. The method includes implanting an anchor in bone. The anchor is slidably mounted to the tail. The tail is positioned relative to the tissue. An end of the tail is inserted through the first loop. The tail is passed through the first loop. The second loop is pulled into the anchor. The self-locking construct is positioned relative to the tissue. The self-locking construct is tightened against the tissue by pulling on an end of the self-locking construct.

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  • BIOMET SPORTS MEDICINE, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Denham, Gregory J Warsaw, US 143 22435
Norton, Daniel Winona Lake, US 32 2636
Stone, Kevin T Winona Lake, US 372 52885

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