Suture locking loops and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9782161
SERIAL NO

14669323

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A one-way loop locking suture assembly, that includes suture material, defining a lumen, with the suture material being comprised of a first terminal portion extending from the first end to a first broaching point, a medial portion extending from the first broaching to a second broaching point and a second terminal portion extending from the second broaching point to the second end. The first terminal portion enters into the lumen of the medial portion at the second broaching point, extends through the lumen of the medial portion and exits the lumen of the medial portion through the first broaching point, thereby forming a loop, wherein the medial portion includes the first terminal portion extending through the lumen of the medial portion. Accordingly, when the loop is tightened about a pair of pins, the lumen of the medial portion narrows, thereby retaining the first terminal length and preventing loosening.

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  • RIVERPOINT MEDICAL, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Black, Wayne Jay Portland, US 11 49
Ferguson, Patrick Edward Portland, US 29 159
Ferguson, Patrick Joseph Portland, US 23 131

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