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Suture anchor system and method

US11033259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2018
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0445
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.

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