Surgical fastener
Patent 5261914 Issued on November 16, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 490529 filed on 03/05/1990US Classes:606/73, Threaded fastener element606/72, Orthopedic fastener606/77AbsorbableExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Rimell, Sam Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA01F 005/04AbstractA novel surgical fastener is disclosed for attaching soft tissues (e.g. ligaments, tendons and the like) to bone and bone-like structures. The surgical fastener comprises a shank and an enlarged head disposed on one end of the shank. A central bore passes completely through the fastener along its longitudinal axis, and a plurality of diametrically projecting ribs are disposed along the length of the shank. The foregoing fastener is used to attach soft tissues (e.g. ligaments, tendons and the like) to bone and bone-like structures in the following manner.Other References
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