Suture anchor system
US5980558A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor system adapted for securing a suture to a bone. The suture anchor system includes a suture anchor which retains a portion of the suture within the bone. A driver handle having a first end and second end with a bore passing therethrough receives a portion of the suture anchor at the first end. A starter plunger having a first head and a first drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The starter plunger drives the suture anchor at least partially into the bone to a first depth. An insertion plunger having a second head and a second drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The insertion plunger drives the suture anchor fully into the bone to a second depth.
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