Patent ID: 6436110
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of mounting a matrix to tissue, comprising the steps of:providing a graft fixation device comprising the combination of: I. A fixation device comprising: a first implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a second implantation member, said implantation member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal passage therethrough; a connecting member connecting the first and second implantation members, the connecting member having a central section, a first end extending from the first implantation member and a second end extending from the second implantation member; and, at least one wing member extending laterally from the connecting member; and, II. A pair of insertion members each insertion member, comprising: a member having a proximal end, a distal tapered end and a longitudinal passage therethrough, wherein the distal end of each implantation member is in engagement with the proximal end of an insertion member; mounting the combination to an insertion instrument having a pair of spaced apart prongs, said prongs having distal ends and distal tips extending therefrom, such that the prongs are contained within the passages of the implantation members, such that the distal tips of the prongs extend beyond the distal ends of the insertion members; placing a matrix onto the surface of the bone; and, inserting the implantation members and insertion members through the matrix and into the bone thereby forming bore holes while simultaneously emplacing the implantation members in the bone, thereby securing the matrix to the bone.