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Anchoring system

US8672970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Michael C. Ferragamo · Foster, US
Bernard J. Bourque · Taunton, US
William R. Davis · Hingham, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 30, 2013
Grant date	Mar 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0453
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and an insertion member including a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body. The insertion member is configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity. A method of tissue repair and other anchor assemblies are also disclosed.

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