Knotless suture anchor for soft tissue repair and method of use
US8992573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/2164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for holding soft tissue in apposition with a bone using a suture, the method including engaging the soft tissue with an engaging portion of a suture thread; engaging an end of the suture thread with a rotatable shaft of an anchor; implanting the rotatable shaft in the bone; and rotating the shaft in a first direction to wrap the engaged suture thread onto the shaft thereby increasing tension on the suture and on the soft tissue.
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