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Threaded suture anchor and method of use

US7883529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

32Claims

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Assignee

Stryker Ortho Pedics · US

Inventors

M. Mary Sinnott · Logan, US
Alan Chervitz · Palm Harbor, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2003
Grant date	Feb 8, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 18, 2027

Classification

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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