Knotless anchor for tissue repair
US7678134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knotless suture anchor for reattachment of tissue to bone features a barbed body having a Y-shaped slot formed distally for capturing a length of suture. The suture is passed through the tissue to be reattached, and a simple knot formed in the suture is captured in the slot on the suture anchor. The anchor is installed with the captured suture into a pre-formed pilot hole to draw the tissue to the bone.
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