Tissue repair devices

US10743855B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

• Linh Tuong Nguyen · Randolph, US
• Paul Steven Vincuilla · Brockton, US
• Richard M. Lunn · Kingston, US
• Mark Edwin Housman · Attleboro, US
• Matthew Edwin Koski · Westford, US
• Roland F. Gatturna · Bourne, US
• David A. Paulk · Hopedale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 25, 2017
• Grant date: Aug 18, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 24, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/0464
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.