Knotless suture anchor
US8613756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor is disclosed having an outer body with an axial bore which receives and inner body for rotation. Suture passes between the inner body and outer body and rotation of the inner body wraps the suture thereabout locking the suture thereto. Rotation of the inner body also effects radial expansion of at least a portion of the outer body to engage to anchor into a bone hole.
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