Patent ID: 7303577
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A bridge member for use in repairing injured soft tissue in humans, comprising: a bridging section adapted to bridge across a soft tissue injury; a first connector end on the bridging section adapted to attach on a first side of the soft tissue injury; a second connector end on the bridging section adapted to attach on a second side of the soft tissue injury; and a first cleat adapted for positioning and attachment at the first connector end, the first cleat comprising mating members adapted for coapting the first connector end to soft tissue on the first side of the soft tissue injury, wherein the second connector end comprises at least two split portions spanning from the bridging section, each of the split portions having a plurality of apertures and a plurality of spikes for selective attachment of the second connector end to the second side of the soft tissue injury.