Push-in suture anchor, insertion tool, and method for inserting a push-in suture anchor
US7320701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toggling suture anchor, insertion tool, and method for anchoring at least one suture thread to a bone are provided. The toggling suture anchor is anchored by operation of the insertion tool, the suture anchor including a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, a proximal end, at least one eyelet hole to receive the suture thread, and at least one suture groove to provide a location to guide the suture thread while inserting the suture anchor into the bone; and at least one locking wing extending radially from the shaft, the locking wing being provided on one side of a first plane, the first plane including the longitudinal axis of the suture anchor.
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