Patent ID: 9351719
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A system for securing tissue, comprising: a monofilament; and a braid having a fixed end and a capture end; wherein: a first end of the monofilament is connected to the fixed end of the braid; a second end of the monofilament opposite the first end is a free end; the capture end of the braid has a first opening and a second opening; the monofilament and braid are structured and arranged for the free end of the monofilament to be inserted into the first opening, passed through a tunnel formed by the braid, and passed out of the second opening all while moving in a first direction; and after insertion of the monofilament into the braid, the braid prevents movement of the monofilament in a second direction opposite the first direction to prevent the monofilament from being pulled out of the braid, wherein: the fixed end of the braid comprises a first fiber mesh tube having a first outside diameter; the capture end of the braid comprises a second fiber mesh tube having a second outside diameter; and the first outside diameter is lamer than the second outside diameter.