Method and apparatus for attaching tissue to bone, including the provision and use of a novel knotless suture anchor system, including a retractable sheath
US10136884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for securing a suture to a bone, the apparatus including an anchor configured to have the suture connected thereto; and an inserter for manipulating the anchor, the inserter including a handle; a shaft mounted to the handle and configured to releasably hold the anchor thereto; a retractable sheath movably mounted to the handle, the retractable sheath having a first extended position and a second retracted position, wherein the retractable sheath is disposed coaxially over at least a portion of the anchor when the retractable sheath is in its first extended position, and the retractable sheath is withdrawn from the anchor when the retractable sheath is in its second retracted position; and an outer tube mounted to the handle, the outer tube being disposed coaxially over the retractable sheath.
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