Instruments and methods of soft tissue fixation

US10568616B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Howmedica Osteonics Corp. · US

Inventors

• Carlos Benitez Monllor · Ponce, US
• Logan Renwick · Denver, US
• Michael White · Tega Cay, US
• Kyle Craig Pilgeram · San Jose, US
• Ross Callison · Denver, US
• Benjamin Yore · Castle Rock, US
• José Raúl Marchand · San Juan, US
• Jaime Genuario · Lone Tree, US
• Keith Taylor · Naples, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 17, 2016
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2020
• Expiry date: Nov 3, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/0475
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An inserter assembly for inserting anchors into bone includes a handle having a handle body. A first inserter is disposed within the handle body and is fixedly connected thereto. The first inserter has an insertion end configured to retain a first anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A second inserter is slidably disposed within the handle body and has an insertion end configured to retain a second anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A sleeve is slidably disposed within the handle body and is releasably connected to the second inserter.