Suture anchor
US7674275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/3918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor comprises an elongate body having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. The first end may have a flared geometry. A lateral suture relief is in the elongate body extending from the first end to an longitudinal position intermediate the first and second ends. A hollow tubular portion in the elongate body is longitudinally spaced from the lateral suture relief. A suture is positioned in the hollow tubular portion. The suture has a delivery position parallel the longitudinal axis and a deployed position transverse to the longitudinal axis.
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