Suture passages for prostheses
US10675151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are an implant with a suture passage and a method of attaching sutures to the same. The implant may include a suture pocket having a first pocket, a second pocket, and a suture hole disposed therebetween. The first pocket may have a first wall segment, the second pocket may have a second wall segment, and the suture hole may have a first sidewall segment extending from a first opening to a second opening. The first wall segment, the second wall segment, and the first sidewall segment may form a contiguous wall. A method of attaching a suture to the implant may include placing a tip of a suture needle on the first wall segment, sliding the suture needle into the first opening and pushing the suture needle through the suture hole.
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