Suture anchor with insert-molded suture eyelet
US8764797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0459
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insert-molded suture anchor with a biodegradable polymer body in which a loop of suture is totally contained within the polymer. The suture anchor body features a drive end that is shaped to be received into a recess in the end of a hand driver. Anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor. The loop of suture which includes and eyelet for attaching a suture strand is totally embedded within the anchor body during the insert-molding fabrication process. The anchor is produced by placing the suture in an injection mold, and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold.
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