Knotless anchor inserter tool extraction
US12137894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various exemplary devices, systems, and methods for knotless anchor inserter tool extraction are provided. In general, an inserter tool is configured for knotless anchor insertion in a soft tissue repair surgical procedure. The inserter tool is configured to insert an anchor into a bone of a patient to secure a soft tissue relative to the bone. The inserter tool includes a retraction mechanism configured to cause the inserter tool to be removed from within the anchor.
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