Wedge push-in suture anchor
US11298120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and anchor devices for repairing soft tissue with a suture are provided. An anchor device comprises an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end, the first lumen having at least one face which is sloped relative to the central axis of the elongate body such that the cross-sectional area of the first lumen decreases in the proximal direction. The anchor device also comprises a suture locking wedge movably disposed at least partially within the first lumen.
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