Method and apparatus to reload suture anchors
US9289203B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
27References
19Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0416
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drill guide assembly for drilling a bone hole and implanting a suture anchor in the bone hole. The assembly includes a drill guide and a suture anchor. The drill guide includes a sidewall extending between a proximal end and a distal end of the drill guide. The sidewall defines a center cannulation configured to receive a drill. The suture anchor retention portion of the drill guide is configured to support a suture anchor for coupling with an inserter device pushed through the drill guide to implant the suture anchor in the bone hole.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.