Locking mechanism for use with a slotted suture anchor
April 5, 2011. 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 3664345 3745772 3910281 Securing devices for sutures Apparatus for suturing coeliac tissues Two-piece tissue fastener with ratchet leg staple and sealable latching receiver Surgical fastener Bone handling apparatus and method Percutaneous fixation of hollow organs Method and apparatus for anchoring and manipulating cartilage InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 681129 filed on 04/05/1991US Classes:606/232, Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)606/151, Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band606/220With retaining meansExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Jackson, Gary Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/00AbstractA locking mechanism having a locking element carried by one or more strands of suture material. One end of the suture is attachable to an anchor having a slot extending from a trailing end of the anchor toward a leading end. A portion of the suture is at least partially disposable in the slot. A separate locking member engages the locking element to secure tissue relative to the anchor.Field of SearchOrthopedic fastenerMechanical suture or ligature applier Shuttle action by suture passing device With retaining means Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) Having resilient securing structure on shank Concentric ridge or flange Plural ridges or flanges Having elastomeric material Integral locking-means | |
