Method of anchoring a suture

Details Method of anchoring a suture Method of anchoring a suture

1997-03-31

1998-12-08

Wilise, David H.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606232, A61B 1900

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058456457

ABSTRACT:
To anchor a suture, the suture is inserted through passages which are spaced apart along and extend transversely to a longitudinal central axis of an anchor. When the anchor is moved into body tissue, a first portion of the suture extends from the first passage in the anchor through an opening in the body tissue to a location disposed to one side of the body tissue. A second portion of the suture extends from the second passage in the anchor through the opening in the body tissue. The suture is tensioned to apply force to the anchor. The force applied to the anchor by the suture initiates tipping of the anchor and movement of an end surface on the anchor across a leading end surface on an inserter member.

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