Patent ID: 8828029
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suture tensioning mechanism, comprising: a first suture ratcheting member secured to a first suture length; a second suture ratcheting member secured to a second suture length; and a selector having an engagement member defined therealong which is translatable through one or both of the first and second suture ratcheting members such that the engagement member selectively couples to at least one of a selected suture ratcheting member, and wherein a rotation of the engagement member applies the rotation to only the selected suture ratcheting member coupled to the engagement member to apply tension to at least one of a corresponding first or second suture length; wherein the first and second suture ratcheting members each comprise a rotatable member about which the first and second suture lengths are at least partially wrapped, respectively; wherein the first and second suture ratcheting members each define an annular recess which forms a common cavity when the suture ratcheting members are positioned in apposition to one another; and wherein the annular recess of both first and second suture ratcheting members each define one or more longitudinally extending teeth which mate correspondingly to one or more longitudinally extending teeth defined along the engagement member.