Flexible deformable suture anchor
US10448942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0894
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A deformable or flexible suture anchor having apertures secures a suture to a skeletal structure via holes drilled through the skeletal structure, and passing the suture therethrough. A deformable structure permits the anchor to resiliently deform or bend for passing through an aperture, and resume a size larger than the passed aperture for securement on an opposed side of the aperture.
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