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Single unit surgical fastener and method

  • US 6,039,753 A
  • Filed: 07/16/1998
  • Issued: 03/21/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for repairing torn meniscus tissue comprising, in combination:

  • a single unit surgical fastener comprising;

    a base member;

    a substantially rod-shaped shaft extending from said substantially rod-shaped member; and

    a retaining member at an end of said substantially rod-shaped shaft;

    means for positioning and inserting said single unit surgical fastener into said torn meniscus tissue comprising;

    a slotted cannula having a first section having an axial bore and a second section continuous with said first section and curved so as to conform to the shape of a knee and to extend laterally from an axis established by said axial bore;

    a sharpened tip located at a distal end of said second section;

    said slotted cannula being dimensioned to receive said base member of said single unit surgical fastener; and

    insertion means dimensioned to fit within said slotted cannula for inserting said single unit surgical fastener through said torn meniscus tissue.

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