Knotless suture anchor
US7517357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor that allows a surgeon to securely and efficiently suture soft tissue to bone without knotting the suture, comprising a locking body through which a suture is passed, and an anchor collar, which, when positioned over the suture passing through the locking body, secures the suture.
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