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Suture tensioning and fixation device

  • US 6,106,545 A
  • Filed: 04/16/1998
  • Issued: 08/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A suture tensioning and fixation kit, comprising:

  • a. a suture thread; and

    b. a suture retaining element having a first suture thread engaging portion on one end of the retaining element, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located, suture thread engaging portion;

    said suture retaining element being a substantially planar sheet for frictionally engaging suture thread;

    wherein segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions, wherein the retaining element is heat bondable to the suture thread.

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