Swivel anchor for knotless fixation of tissue
US8663279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for knotless fixation of tissue. A swivel anchor having a rotatable implant is used to capture suture for surgical tissue repair without requiring suture knots. The implant may be provided with a conical metal tip which is self-punching and avoids the need for pre-drilling a hole in bone. The implant includes a closed aperture to allow free sliding of a suture strand. The swivel anchor is secured in a hole in bone by advancing a fixation device, such as a cannulated interference screw, over the body of the implant.
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