Snagging knotless suture anchor assembly

Details Snagging knotless suture anchor assembly Snagging knotless suture anchor assembly

1999-08-06

2000-12-05

Wilson, John J.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61B 1756

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active

061560391

ABSTRACT:
A snagging knotless suture anchor assembly for attachment of tissue to bone mass. The anchor assembly includes one or more suture elements attached to the anchor. The one or more suture elements are captured by a snag means or recess located on the anchor means. Once the one or more suture elements are captured, the anchor is inserted securely into the bone mass which facilitates a repair of torn away soft tissue.

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