Tack anchor systems, bone anchor systems, and methods of use
US8758406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using tack anchors, bone anchoring systems are described. The tack anchor may include a body and a securing element. The body may include one or more compressible flanges, an opening and, a cavity. The cavity may include an opening near or proximate the flanges, and be configured to receive a suture. The securing element may be configured to slide into the opening of the body to secure a portion of one or more sutures in the cavity such that the ends of the sutures are accessible through the cavity opening. In some embodiments, tack anchor tool for insertion of a tack anchor into tissue and/or bone is described.
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