WO2002080779A8 - Multiple loop tissue connector apparatus and methods - Google Patents
Multiple loop tissue connector apparatus and methodsInfo
- Publication number
- WO2002080779A8 WO2002080779A8 PCT/US2002/010865 US0210865W WO02080779A8 WO 2002080779 A8 WO2002080779 A8 WO 2002080779A8 US 0210865 W US0210865 W US 0210865W WO 02080779 A8 WO02080779 A8 WO 02080779A8
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- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- fastener
- methods
- multiple loop
- tissue connector
- connector apparatus
- Prior art date
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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