Fully threaded suture anchor with transverse anchor pin
US8343186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor has a pin that is disposed transversely within the suture anchor, over which one or more strands of suture is looped. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a hexagonally shaped opening to accept a hexagonal drive head. The peripheral surface defining hexagonally shaped opening is rounded and smooth to prevent abrading sutures placed in contact therewith.
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