Suture anchor with insert-molded suture

Details Suture anchor with insert-molded suture Suture anchor with insert-molded suture

1998-10-26

1999-10-12

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

606 72, A61B 1704

Patent

active

059647833

ABSTRACT:
An insert-molded suture anchor having a biodegradable polymer body molded around a loop of suture. A drive head disposed on the proximal end of the body, and a screw thread spirals around the body. The suture is held securely within the anchor body by forming irregularities in the braided suture used to form the anchor. The anchor is produced by placing the braided suture within an injection mold, and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold.

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