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Anti-Backup Suture Anchor
US2016367237A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016367237-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615242977-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Publication date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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Devices and methods are provided herein that generally involve suture anchors having one or more anti-backup features configured to resist or prevent backward movement of a suture that is pulled through the suture anchor. In some embodiments, the suture anchor can be configured to permit a suture to slide freely in one direction but resist or prevent suture movement in the opposite direction. For example, cleats can be rotatably mounted within the suture anchor, can project radially outward from an exterior sidewall of the suture anchor, or can project circumferentially from sidewalls of one or more channels formed in the suture anchor's exterior surface.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A method for anchoring tissue to bone, comprising: inserting a suture anchor into bone; applying tension to free ends of a suture coupled to the suture anchor such that the suture slides around the suture anchor and pulls soft tissue coupled to a looped end of the suture toward the suture anchor; wherein the suture anchor includes at least one suture-engaging element that allows the suture to slide in a first direction relative to the suture anchor, b…
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- What does patent US2016367237A1 cover?
- Devices and methods are provided herein that generally involve suture anchors having one or more anti-backup features configured to resist or prevent backward movement of a suture that is pulled through the suture anchor. In some embodiments, the suture anchor can be configured to permit a suture to slide freely in one direction but resist or prevent suture movement in the opposite direction. F…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Mitek Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0401. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Dec 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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