Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Suture anchor and approximating device
- Patent Title (中): 缝合锚和近似装置
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Application No.: US10914059Application Date: 2004-08-05
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Publication No.: US07766939B2Publication Date: 2010-08-03
- Inventor: Jeffrey Eric Yeung , Teresa T. Yeung
- Applicant: Jeffrey Eric Yeung , Teresa T. Yeung
- Main IPC: A61B17/04
- IPC: A61B17/04

Abstract:
An elastically curved suture anchor is resiliently straightened and delivered into tissue by a needle. When the needle is withdrawn, resumption of the curvature provides leverage for anchor rotation as the attached suture is pulled to fasten the anchor within the tissue. A fin at the proximal end of the anchor further increases the rotational leverage and expedites anchor fastening. When two or more anchors with connecting suture are delivered in series on a needle, the tension of the suture helps to draw the anchors together and approximates the pierced tissue.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060030884A1 Suture anchor and approximating device Public/Granted day:2006-02-09
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