Suture anchor with improved drive head
US8267981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor is provided including an elongate shank defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one bone-engaging thread formed thereon, and a drive head having a proximal end and a distal end mated to the elongate shank. The drive head has a substantially oval shape and includes at least one suture attachment member formed in a portion of the drive head. The configuration of the drive head is particularly advantages in that it provides a suture anchor having improved physical properties, including a high failure torque and a high stripping strength.
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