Threaded suture anchor and method of use
US6685728B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor includes an elongated shaft having an exterior sidewall extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end. A helical first thread is wound about and outwardly projects from the exterior sidewall of the shaft so as to extend between the proximal end and the distal end of the shaft. A first suture port transversely extends through at least a portion of the first thread at the proximal end of the shaft. The suture port is configured to receive a suture line.
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