Suture anchor inserter
US8460309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inserter for inserting a suture anchor into bone. The inserter has external markings that uniquely identify the orientations and the relative longitudinal positions of at least two suture passages through a suture anchor releasably engaged with the inserter. The markings assist a surgeon in determining a preferred placement and orientation of the anchor at an operative site during a surgical procedure.
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