Method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone, including the provision and use of a novel knotless suture anchor system, including a novel locking element
US10058319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for securing a first object to a second object, the apparatus including an elongated body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal end; a window extending through the side wall of the elongated body and communicating with the lumen; an elongated element extending through the lumen; and a locking element mounted to the distal end of the elongated element and disposed in the lumen; whereby, when the elongated body is disposed in a second object, and the first object extends through the window, proximal movement of the locking element causes the locking element to capture the first object to the elongated body, whereby to secure the first object to the second object; wherein the elongated element comprises a pull line terminating in a loop; and wherein the locking element comprises at least one filament extending through the loop.
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