Self-shielding suture anchor

Details Self-shielding suture anchor Self-shielding suture anchor

2005-11-15

2010-12-14

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850712

ABSTRACT:
A self-shielding suture anchor is provided and includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including a penetrating tip. The suture anchor also includes a shielding element movable relative to the distal end between a shielding position, wherein the shielding element is distal to the penetrating tip, and a retracted position, wherein the shielding element is proximal to the penetrating tip. The suture anchor also includes a spring element operatively connected to the shielding element to bias the shielding element to the shielding position.

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