Surgical fastener
CA 1329089 C · Owner: Warren, Russell · Inventors: Warren, Russell
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A novel surgical fastener is disclosed for attaching soft tissues (e.g. ligaments tendons and the, like) to bone and bone-like structures. The surgical fastener comprises a shank and an enlarged head disposed on one end of the shank. A central bore passes completely through the fastener along its longitudinal axis, and a plurality of diametrically projecting ribs are disposed along the length of the shank. The foregoing fastener is used to attach soft tissues (e.g. ligaments tendons and the like) to bone and bone-like structures in the following manner. First the soft, tissue is placed against the bone and then a thin guide wire is passed through the soft tissue and into the bone. A …
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- Granted May 3, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 3, 2011.
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