Wedge screw suture anchor
US6264677A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor for facilitating the anchoring of soft tissue to a bony site includes a distal sharpened tip, and intermediate threaded section and a proximal drive head. The drive head is configured to receive a socket drive tool and has a suture-receiving eyelet formed therethrough. The threaded section is defined by a crest taper angle that is greater than the root taper angle.
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