Suture anchor system and method of use

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2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

active

06887259

ABSTRACT:
A suture anchor system includes a suture anchor, having a flexible suture eyelet attached thereto, which serves as a flexible interface for a suture strand. The suture anchor is preferably bioabsorbable, and it has a flared feature on one side of the second or proximal end thereof. The flared feature renders the suture anchor asymmetrical in a plane that includes the longitudinal axis of the anchor. A method for anchoring soft tissue is also disclosed.

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