Apparatus and method for arthroscopic transhumeral rotator cuff repair
US8740913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses are provided for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair incorporating a transhumeral bone tunnel. The apparatus comprises a number of components that can also be considered a repair system to include a drill guide, a marking hook, and a drill with a removable tip that serves as a bone anchor. In additional aspects of the invention, the components of the drill guide assembly comprise a cannulated marking hook and a drill guide with multiple bores. In additional aspects of the invention, an implantable bone anchor is provided that is especially adapted for placement through a bone tunnel, and wherein the implantable anchor is collapsible to increase the effective size of the anchor for securing the anchor to the far side opening of the bone tunnel through which the anchor was placed.
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