Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,496,348 · App. 08/445,049
Suture anchor
Inventor:
Peter M. Bonutti
Patented Case
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Granted: Mar 5, 1996
Filed: May 19, 1995
Inventor
Peter M. Bonutti
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