Patent ID: 7967861
Filing Date: 2011-06-28
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A material fixation system, comprising: a first sheath portion and a second sheath portion defining a space therebetween, said first sheath portion and said second sheath portion defining a proximal end, a distal end, a first side, and a second side; wherein said first side and said second side extend between said proximal end and said distal end; a hinge for attaching said sheath portions together along one side thereof; wherein said hinge is on said first side and said hinge comprises a hinge protrusion placed in a hinge slot; a snap fitting on said second side, said snap fitting comprising a snap post received in a snap hole to keep said first sheath portion and said second sheath portion from opening prematurely; a cortical hook on one of said sheath portions for engaging hard cortical bone at the procedural site; and an insertion member insertable into said space from said proximal end to said distal end for expanding said first sheath portion and said second sheath portion laterally outwardly in order to urge a soft tissue graft against an adjacent bone surface.