Suture anchor insertion system
US5944724A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for inserting suture anchors includes a suture anchor insertion tool, a suture anchor, a length of suture thread and any needles pre-attached thereto. The suture anchor insertion tool having a handle, an elongate suture anchor inserting member, a suture thread retaining cap provided on the handle, an internal retaining cavity formed integrally with the handle and a cover member that is selectively positionable so as to enclose the internal cavity.
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