Patent ID: 9155542
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An adjustable tensioning and securing device for tensioning and securing a rotator cuff tendon to a humeral head, the tensioning and securing device comprising: a body, the body having an outer diameter, a proximal end and a distal end, a mounting section, and a suture opening lateral of the mounting section, the body sized to fit in a cavity created in a lateral section of a humeral head; a face member attached to the proximal end, the face member extending beyond the outer diameter of the body; a first arm, the first arm having, a base end and a securing end, the base end pivotally mounted to a first shaft attached to the mounting section; a second arm, the second arm having two side members and a center member, the second arm pivotally mounted at the side members to a second shaft attached to the first arm near a locking end; wherein rotating the second arm towards the proximal end of the body to contact the mounting section draws the securing end of the first arm such that the securing end of the first arm is moved toward, and into engagement with, the center member of the second arm to prevent movement of a suture or sutures located therebetween.