Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods for closing a tear in soft tissue without knot tying and without the use of fixation devices are disclosed.

Abstract: A surgical construct includes a loop configured to be anchored in a bone tunnel, a tail extending from the loop and configured to pull the loop into the bone tunnel, and a repair strand having a section received in the loop. The repair strand extends from the loop in a direction away from the tail and has a free end configured to engage a tissue. A method of tissue repair using the surgical construct involves pulling the loop into the bone tunnel with the tail, bunching the loop to anchor it in the bone tunnel, and engaging a tissue with the repair strand.

Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods of use for tissue repair, in which the surgical constructs include a soft fixation device formed of flexible material, the soft fixation device having a head portion formed of a bunching material for anchoring the soft fixation device in a bone tunnel, and a tail portion for pulling the soft fixation device into the bone tunnel. The surgical constructs include one ore repair flexible strands coupled to the head portion of the soft fixation device for engaging tissue to be repaired.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to suture-implant constructs, surgical devices configured to deliver suture-implant constructs, and methods of repairing damaged tissue.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to suture-implant constructs, surgical devices configured to deliver suture-implant constructs, and methods of repairing damaged tissue.

Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods of use for tissue repair, in which the surgical constructs include a soft fixation device formed of flexible material, the soft fixation device having a head portion formed of a bunching material for anchoring the soft fixation device in a bone tunnel, and a tail portion for pulling the soft fixation device into the bone tunnel. The surgical constructs include one ore repair flexible strands coupled to the head portion of the soft fixation device for engaging tissue to be repaired.

Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods of use for tissue repair, in which the surgical constructs include a soft fixation device formed of flexible material, the soft fixation device having a head portion formed of a bunching material for anchoring the soft fixation device in a bone tunnel, and a tail portion for pulling the soft fixation device into the bone tunnel. The surgical constructs include one ore repair flexible strands coupled to the head portion of the soft fixation device for engaging tissue to be repaired.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a surgical method for deploying implants for repairing damaged tissue, such as meniscus tears. One exemplary surgical device for use in the method includes a cannula and a pusher moveable within the cannula to deploy a plurality of implants. Movement of the pusher in the distal direction deploys a distal-most implant and moves any additional implants distally within the cannula. Thus, multiple implants can be loaded into the cannula and deployed using one pusher. The disclosed arrangement is easy to use and has fewer component parts compared to prior devices, which in turn increases the ease of manufacture and reduces cost.

Abstract: Tissue repair devices that has a movable inserter configured to support a suture implant construct that is positioned for deployment and methods for using the devices.

Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods of use for tissue repair, in which the surgical constructs include a soft fixation device formed of flexible material, the soft fixation device having a head portion formed of a bunching material for anchoring the soft fixation device in a bone tunnel, and a tail portion for pulling the soft fixation device into the bone tunnel. The surgical constructs include one ore repair flexible strands coupled to the head portion of the soft fixation device for engaging tissue to be repaired.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a surgical method for deploying implants for repairing damaged tissue, such as meniscus tears. One exemplary surgical device for use in the method includes a cannula and a pusher moveable within the cannula to deploy a plurality of implants. Movement of the pusher in the distal direction deploys a distal-most implant and moves any additional implants distally within the cannula. Thus, multiple implants can be loaded into the cannula and deployed using one pusher. The disclosed arrangement is easy to use and has fewer component parts compared to prior devices, which in turn increases the ease of manufacture and reduces cost.

Abstract: Surgical constructs and methods for closing a tear in soft tissue without knot tying and without the use of fixation devices are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to suture-implant constructs, surgical devices configured to deliver suture-implant constructs, and methods of repairing damaged tissue.

Abstract: A retracting probing instrument includes an outer tube having a longitudinal axis. The outer tube includes an inner passage and a tip. A probe includes an inner shaft having a distal end portion. At least a portion of the distal end portion of the inner shaft is made of nitinol. In an initial position, the distal end portion of the inner shaft is located in the inner passage of the outer tube. In a deployed position, the distal end portion of the inner shaft protrudes from the tip of the outer tube.

Abstract: A flexible construct according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a sheath and a suture connected to the sheath to form an adjustable loop. The suture includes a plurality of barbs that permit movement of the suture in a first direction relative to the sheath and restrict movement in a second direction relative to the sheath.