Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,980,559 · App. 08/964,167
Suture anchor
Inventor:
Peter M. Bonutti
Patented Case
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Granted: Nov 9, 1999
Filed: Nov 4, 1997
Inventor
Peter M. Bonutti
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