US2014171983A1PendingUtilityA1

Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith

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Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW INCPriority: Jul 9, 2009Filed: Feb 20, 2014Published: Jun 19, 2014
Est. expiryJul 9, 2029(~3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A61F 2220/0016A61F 2002/0852A61B 17/1659A61B 2017/0456A61F 2/0811A61F 2002/0835A61B 17/1675A61F 2002/0888A61B 17/0401
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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A broach comprising:
 a handle; and   a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a member located at an end of the shaft, the member including prongs, grooves located between the prongs, and a fin on at least one of the prongs, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the of the prong.

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