Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation

Details Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation

1994-04-29

1997-11-04

Schmidt, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

606 73, 606104, A61B 1700

Patent

active

056834187

ABSTRACT:
A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having an annular displaced corner and abutment wall which act to seat the suture anchor firmly within a bore hole. Novel application means are also disclosed which hold the suture anchor on a frangible shaft for insertion and upon completion of the insertion permit fracture of the frangible portion and removal of the instrument.

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