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Soft tissue repair device and associated methods

  • US 8,292,921 B2
  • Filed: 03/11/2011
  • Issued: 10/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for repairing a defect in a fibrous soft tissue comprising:

  • passing a distal portion of an inserter through a longitudinal bore of a first anchor;

    passing the distal portion of the inserter through a longitudinal bore of a second anchor;

    positioning a deploying member having a movable projection within a longitudinal channel of the inserter having an open cross-section along a longitudinal axis of the inserter such that the projection is between the first anchor and the second anchor, the projection movable between a first position protruding transverse to the longitudinal channel against the first anchor for expelling the first anchor and a second position for passing the projection through the longitudinal bore of the second anchor;

    coupling first and second anchors with a flexible strand; and

    tensioning the flexible strand to reduce the defect.

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