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Tissue capturing bone anchor

US11020218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 2018
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0835
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone. Methods of using the bone anchor with a suture and a wire loop to attach an item are disclosed

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