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Method for repairing tissue defects using ultrasonic radio frequency energy

  • US 6,257,241 B1
  • Filed: 03/31/1999
  • Issued: 07/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for repairing a defect in tissue comprising the steps of:

  • a) placing a prosthetic over a tissue defect and against surrounding tissue;

    b) embedding a prosthetic into surrounding tissue by a first application of pressure and ultrasonic energy to said prosthetic and said surrounding tissue on at least one location on said prosthetic and said surrounding tissue; and

    c) welding said embedded prosthetic into said surrounding tissue by an application of pressure and Radio Frequency energy on said at least one location.

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