Devices, systems, and methods for knotless suture anchors
US10582925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various devices, systems, and methods for knotless suture anchors are provided. In general, a guide device can be cannulated and can be configured to slidably receive therein an inserter tool configured to deliver a suture anchor into a hole formed in bone, such as with a drill advanced through the guide device. The guide device with the inserter tool therein can be configured to be held as a unit by one hand of a person, e.g., a surgeon or other medical personnel.
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