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Tissue augmentation device and method of repairing a ligament or tendon

  • US 4,834,752 A
  • Filed: 02/05/1988
  • Issued: 05/30/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A kit for repairing or reconstructing a ligament or tendon comprising:

  • (a) an augmentation device comprising a strap-like element formed of a stable biocompatible material having sufficient mechanical properties to support at least the working loads normally supported by said ligament or tendon, said augmentation device designed for use in parallel with biological tissue to connect the anatomical structures normally connected by the ligament or tendon; and

    (b) one or more biodegradable fasteners for affixing at least one of the terminal ends of said augmentation device to the anatomical structures connected by said ligament or tendon, said biodegradable fastener having mechanical properties at the time of implantation in the body which permit said augmentation device to carry a substantial amount of the load placed across the augmentation device/tissue composite, but which fastener degrades over time after implantation so as to gradually transfer said load to the tissue.

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