Suture anchor with internal suture loop
US6652563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor has a suture loop that is disposed internally within the suture anchor. The suture loop extends through a substantial length of the anchor body with the ends of the suture loop secured at the distal end of the anchor and the proximal end of the loop being flush with or recessed just below the proximal surface of the proximal end of the anchor. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a hexagonally shaped opening to accept a hexagonal drive head. The peripheral surface defining hexagonally shaped opening is rounded and smooth to prevent abrading sutures placed in contact therewith.
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