Toggle bolt suture anchor
US8840644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention may include a system for securing soft tissue relative to a bone including a tissue anchor having a substantially planar body having a channel and at least one bore hole; an inserter rod having a longitudinal length and adapted to be positioned within the channel of the tissue anchor; and an engagement structure on at least one of the channel or the inserter rod adapted to removeably affix the tissue anchor to the inserter rod.
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