Suture anchor and driver assembly
Patent 5258016 Issued on November 2, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 14, 2012. 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.
February 14, 2012. 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 2329398 3003155 3845772 Bone-fixating surgical implant device Osteal medical staple Hydrated hydroxyethyl cellulose compositions Two-piece tissue fastener with ratchet leg staple and sealable latching receiver Suture anchor assembly Fastener, particularly suited for orthopedic use Suture anchor system Inventors
AssigneeApplicationNo. 836679 filed on 02/14/1992US Classes:606/232, Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)606/72, Orthopedic fastener606/74, Bone cerclage device606/75, Staple or similar driven fastener606/104Screw or pin placement or removal meansExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Jackson, Gary Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 017/60AbstractA suture anchor and anchor driver device for securely and accurately positioning and installing the suture anchor in place. The anchor has a rounded or pointed head and one or more ridges around it 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 an elongated shaft and is used to position and install the anchor in place. The anchor preferably snap fits onto the end of the shaft. A depth guide can be integrally or removably positioned on the shaft to ensure correct depth of placement. Alternately, the driver shaft is hollow and the anchor is positioned inside it and is implanted with a pusher member. The ends of the suture are affixed to the driver handle. Grooves can be provided on the driver and the anchor to prevent the suture from interfering with the positioning and installation procedure.Other References
Field of SearchSuture retaining means (e.g., buttons)With retaining means Nipple attachment or structure Screw or pin placement or removal means Threaded fastener element Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier Orthopedic fastener Bone cerclage device Staple or similar driven fastener | |
