Patent ID: 6106556
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61B,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A splice for repair of a severed connective cord normally tensioned in the body during joint movement, said splice comprising a reinforcing member of substantially rigid or semirigid material, said member being adapted for extending longitudinally between severed end portions of a connective cord with the severed end portions in abutting relationship, and means for securing the cord to the reinforcing member such that tension applied to the cord is transmitted through the reinforcing member and for maintaining the severed ends abutting as tension is applied to the cord by transmitting tensional force through the reinforcing member, the securing means including a plurality of pins anchored in the reinforcing member and extending at least part way through the connective cord for transmission of tensional force from the connective cord through the pins and the reinforcing member.