Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2008-01-22
Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07320701
ABSTRACT:
A toggling suture anchor, insertion tool, and method for anchoring at least one suture thread to a bone are provided. The toggling suture anchor is anchored by operation of the insertion tool, the suture anchor including a shaft having a longitudinal axis, a distal end, a proximal end, at least one eyelet hole to receive the suture thread, and at least one suture groove to provide a location to guide the suture thread while inserting the suture anchor into the bone; and at least one locking wing extending radially from the shaft, the locking wing being provided on one side of a first plane, the first plane including the longitudinal axis of the suture anchor.
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Haut Traci
Keane Michael Francis
Paiste Mark
Reimels William
Hayes Michael J.
Linvatec Corporation
Mendoza Michael G.
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
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