Abstract: This disclosure relates to a defect gauge instrument and method for repairing bone defects. The defect gauge instrument disclosed herein may be utilized to determine one or more characteristics of a bone defect prior to positioning a graft and/or implant at a surgical site.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a drill assembly and method for preparing a surgical site. The drill assembly disclosed herein may be utilized for removing bone prior to positioning a graft and/or implant at a surgical site.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a graft preparation station and methods for repairing bone defects. The station described herein may be utilized for dimensioning a graft prior to positioning the shaped graft at a surgical site.

Abstract: An illustrative example surgical method includes establishing a tunnel in a bone. At least a portion of the suture is passed through the tunnel. The suture has two ends and first and second loops between the two ends. The first loop includes a button on the suture. The second loop is on one side of the tunnel and the button is on the other side of the tunnel after the portion of the suture has been passed through the tunnel. At least some of the second loop of the suture is passed through soft tissue. Manipulating the second loop over the button positions a portion of the soft tissue between the second loop of the suture and the bone. Adjusting a length of the second loop urges the portion of the soft tissue against the bone where the portion of the soft tissue is held by the suture without tying any knots in the suture.

Abstract: An illustrative example surgical method includes establishing a tunnel in a bone. At least a portion of the suture is passed through the tunnel. The suture has two ends and first and second loops between the two ends. The first loop includes a button on the suture. The second loop is on one side of the tunnel and the button is on the other side of the tunnel after the portion of the suture has been passed through the tunnel. At least some of the second loop of the suture is passed through soft tissue. Manipulating the second loop over the button positions a portion of the soft tissue between the second loop of the suture and the bone. Adjusting a length of the second loop urges the portion of the soft tissue against the bone where the portion of the soft tissue is held by the suture without tying any knots in the suture.

Abstract: A method for preparing seafood product for significantly extended shelf life is disclosed. The method includes storing extracted and cooked seafood meat in a glass jar leaving a nominal air gap with a screw on cover, where the cover includes a flexible liner to conform to the rim of the glass jar, thereby creating a seal. After the jar is sealed, the jar undergoes a pasteurization process, causing an unsealing and allowing for release of oxygen and microorganisms. Testing has shown a shelf life of at least 43 months with testing on-going.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for preparing a pasteurized swimming crab back (PSCB) fin leg (“crab leg”) for individual consumption. In particular, the method and system of the present invention results in a pasteurized, hand-held, all natural food product for consumption by a consumer. The PSCB product is a ready to eat crab leg that has been trimmed, cleaned, thermo processed and packed in a hermetically sealed can or cup.