Medullary suture anchor

Details Medullary suture anchor Medullary suture anchor

1994-02-23

1995-11-07

Graysay, Tamara L.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

606 62, A61B 1700

Patent

active

054644259

ABSTRACT:
A medullary suture anchor including an elongated body having flat, angled end portions. A central bore extends through the body transverse to and centered on the longitudinal axis of the anchor. The anchor further includes channels extending along the sides of the body, such that a suture journaled through the central bore may be received within the longitudinal grooves during insertion of the anchor into a medullary canal.

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