Suture anchor and driver assembly
July 13, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2121193 2268755 2329398 Intramedullary fixation device for fractured tubular bones Suture anchor assembly Surgical fastener Suture anchor system Method and apparatus for anchoring and manipulating cartilage Method of joining torn parts of bodily tissue in vivo with a biodegradable tack member Suture anchor and suture anchor installation tool InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 552440 filed on 07/13/1990US Classes:606/139, Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier606/144, Mechanical suture or ligature applier606/232, Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)D24/147Manually driven (32)ExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Jackson, Gary Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 017/00AbstractAn anchor and anchor driver device for securely and accurately positioning and installing a bone (suture) anchor in place are disclosed. The bone anchor has a rounded or pointed head and a series of ridges around it which are used to help force fit the anchor into a hole and to hold it in place. A suture is positioned through the anchor for subsequent use during the surgical procedure. The driver device has a handle and elongated shaft and is used to position and install the anchor in place. The anchor snap fits onto the end of the shaft over an anti-rotation pin which mates with slots in the anchor. The ends of the suture are affixed to the driver handle. Means are provided on the driver to prevent the suture from interfering with the positioning and installation procedure.Field of SearchSuture retaining means (e.g., buttons)Threaded fastener element Screw or pin placement or removal means Nipple attachment or structure Means for use in bone reperation Femoral screw With retaining means Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier Mechanical suture or ligature applier Shuttle action by suture passing device Suture supported from engagement with incision (e.g., suture bridge) | |
