Patent ID: 9357992
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail, the self-locking construct including a first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto, the method comprising: implanting an anchor in bone, the anchor slidably mounted to the tail; positioning the tail relative to the tissue; inserting an end of the tail through the first loop; passing the tail through the first loop, pulling the adjustable second loop into the anchor, and positioning the self-locking construct relative to the tissue; and tightening the self-locking construct against the tissue by pulling on an end of the self-locking construct, wherein positioning the tail includes positioning the tail such that the tail passes through a first tissue portion and a second tissue portion to arrange the self-locking construct across the first tissue portion and the second tissue portion, and couple the first tissue portion to the second tissue portion.