Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixing a selected graft relative to a selected anatomical portion. An anchor may be provided that may be interconnected with a selected graft portion that is operable to pass through a selected bore and then moved into an operable position to engage a selected portion of the bore to substantially eliminate the possibility of the graft moving in an unselected direction through the bore.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 17, 2010
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicince, LLC
Inventors:
Ryan A. Kaiser, Kevin T. Stone, Stephen M. Howell
Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for performing a surgery, such as an orthopedic surgery. The apparatus can include a guide portion and an alignment portion. The guide portion can assist in positioning the alignment portion to assist in aligning an implant. The implant can be aligned and positioned to hold a graft relative to a bone portion.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 20, 2006
Date of Patent:
May 11, 2010
Assignee:
Biomet Sports Medicince, LLC
Inventors:
Jason D Meridew, Troy M Walters, Ryan A Kaiser
Abstract: An apparatus and method of repairing a tear in body tissue includes inserting a needle containing a retaining head from a first insertion position on a first outer surface of the body tissue, through the tear and to a second outer surface of the body tissue. The retaining head is ejected from the insertion needle and grasps the second outer surface in an engaged position. An anchor coupled to the retaining head by a flexible member is advanced from a second insertion position on the first outer surface of the body tissue to a position at least through a portion of the tear. The flexible member extends a distance along the first outer surface of the body tissue from the first insertion position to the second insertion position.