Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument and method of manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument and related method may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2018
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile