Suture anchor assembly
Patent 5370662 Issued on December 6, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 23, 2013. 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.
June 23, 2013. 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 3003155 3699969 3845772 3862453 Prosthetic ligament Prosthetic collateral ligament Bone screw Surgical appliance for the fixation of fractured bones Deformable high energy storage tension spring Means and method of implanting bioprosthetics InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 081516 filed on 06/23/1993US Classes:606/232, Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)606/73, Threaded fastener element606/74, Bone cerclage device606/75, Staple or similar driven fastenerD24/145Suturing or fastening (e.g., stapling, etc.) (30)ExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Harris, Sonya C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 017/00A61F 001/00 AbstractSuture anchor assembly for attaching soft tissue to bone. The assembly includes an elongated member having a self-tapping threaded portion at one proximal end, and an integral eyelet for receiving a suture at its distal end. The distal end further includes a receiver for a rotating driver device, such as a cannulated drill. The assembly is designed for endoscopic insertion of the anchor with the suture extending along the central axis of the driver. | |
