Soft tissue anchor and methods and apparatus for securing soft tissue
US8623049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for anchoring in soft tissue generally includes an elongate tensile member adapted to extend within the interior of soft tissue and a first helical anchor configured for insertion within the interior of the soft tissue. The first helical anchor extends along a lengthwise axis of rotation and includes a proximal coil extending around the axis and a distal coil portion ending in a distal tip. The proximal coil defines an outer diameter adjacent to the distal coil portion, and the distal tip is positioned radially outward of the outer diameter. A drive member is coupled with the first helical anchor such that the drive member may be used to rotate the first helical anchor into the soft tissue.
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