1. Evaluation of a Suture Seat, a Biodegradable Suture Fastener, to Eliminate Knot-Tying in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair by Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens, and Timothy J. Gray J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume 85(suppl 4):147-152 November 1, 2003 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

2. Unity Ultrasonic Fixation System. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

3. Fixation Seats. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

4. Fixation Seat model. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

5. Welded Fixation Seat (left) and knotted suture loop samples (Tennessee slider [center] and Duncan loop [right]). Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

6. Mechanical testing apparatus. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

7. Placement of the Fixation Seat on the hand-piece. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

8. Loading suture through the Fixation Seat. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

9. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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11. Locating the Fixation Seat for welding. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

12. Removal of the Fixation Seat from the hand-piece after welding. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

13. Trimming extra suture leads. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

14. Fixation Seat after welding. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

15. Two implanted Fixation Seats. Peter M. Bonutti et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003;85:147- 152 ©2003 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.