Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Suture anchor system
- Patent Title (中): 缝合锚系统
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Application No.: US941405Application Date: 1997-09-30
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Publication No.: US5980558APublication Date: 1999-11-09
- Inventor: Roy C. Wiley
- Applicant: Roy C. Wiley
- Applicant Address: IN Warsaw
- Assignee: Biomet Inc.
- Current Assignee: Biomet Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: IN Warsaw
- Main IPC: A61B17/00
- IPC: A61B17/00 ; A61B17/04 ; A61B17/22 ; A61B17/86
Abstract:
A suture anchor system adapted for securing a suture to a bone. The suture anchor system includes a suture anchor which retains a portion of the suture within the bone. A driver handle having a first end and second end with a bore passing therethrough receives a portion of the suture anchor at the first end. A starter plunger having a first head and a first drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The starter plunger drives the suture anchor at least partially into the bone to a first depth. An insertion plunger having a second head and a second drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The insertion plunger drives the suture anchor fully into the bone to a second depth.
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