Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Tigon Medical Button System", for Approval (USPTO 20240252306).

A patent application has been submitted for the "Tigon Medical Button System," a surgical system designed for implanting a soft tissue anchoring device into a bone. The system includes a soft tissue anchor with elongated openings, a handle, a cannulated insertion sleeve, and a threaded stylet. The system also features a containment base for securing multiple soft tissue anchors. The invention aims to improve surgical implants for securing sutures and tissue grafts, allowing for the attachment and anchoring of tissues to bones or other anatomical features. The system can be used in orthopedic procedures and may reduce recovery time. Various materials, including titanium, chrome cobalt, and 3D printed materials, can be used in the construction of the implant components. The patent application also describes surgical methods for implanting the devices and manufacturing methods for the components. [Extracted from the article]