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Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a bone

  • US 10,022,118 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2015
  • Issued: 07/17/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical apparatus, comprising:

  • a first anchor deliverable into a bore formed in a bone through an opening in an outer surface of the bone;

    an adjustable suture construct coupled to the first anchor for anchoring the adjustable suture construct to the bone, the adjustable suture constructing including a suture with a first free end and a second free end, the first free end extending through a first longitudinal passage in the suture to form a first adjustable loop, the second free end extending through a second longitudinal passage in the suture to form a second adjustable loop, the first longitudinal passage being separate from the second longitudinal passage in the suture;

    a second anchor coupled to the second adjustable loop; and

    a fastening element coupled to the first adjustable loop and including an aperture through which the second anchor can be received.

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