Suture anchor with insert-molded rigid member
US8821541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0618
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A threaded suture anchor with an eyelet shield transversely molded at a distal end of the anchor body, over which one or more strands of suture is looped. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a polygonally shaped opening to accept a polygonal drive head, preferably hexagonal or square. The peripheral surface defining polygonally shaped opening is rounded and smooth to prevent abrading sutures placed in contact therewith. In another embodiment, a push-in anchor is provided with an eyelet shield at the proximal end of the anchor.
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