Suture anchor
US8623052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor assembly includes an anchor having a proximal end, a length extending along a longitudinal axis, and a cavity that extends at least partially along the length from an opening located at the proximal end. A portion of the cavity is defined by opposite spaced wall surfaces. A rigid support is fixed at the wall surfaces against relative movement of the anchor along the longitudinal axis, and the rigid support extends across the cavity and between the wall surfaces. The suture anchor assembly further includes a tissue securing suture looped over the rigid support including ends that extend out of the opening. The suture anchor assembly includes a driver having a cannula having a proximal opening. The driver is receivable in a portion of the cavity, and the ends of the at least one tissue securing suture extend out of the proximal opening of the cannula.
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