Dual expansion anchor
US9775597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0823
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dual expansion anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A dual expansion anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A dual expansion anchor can have an expander and an anchor body. The expander can be sized and shaped so that it causes radial expansion of a first end and a second end of the anchor body when the expander is moved to a deployment or expansion position within the anchor body. The anchor body can include features to positively retain the position of the expander when the anchor body is deployed.
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