Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,713,921 · App. 08/626,393
Suture anchor
Inventor:
Peter M. Bonutti
Patented Case
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Granted: Feb 3, 1998
Filed: Mar 29, 1996
Inventor
Peter M. Bonutti
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