Method and apparatus for installing a suture anchor through a hollow cannulated grasper
November 3, 2015. 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 734204 3892232 Applicator for tying sewing threads Surgical suture-snagging method Grasper-stitcher device for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament repair Harpoon suture anchor Suture anchor assembly Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue Device and method for insertion of guide pin Spring loaded screw and driver/extractor therefor InventorsApplicationNo. 552694 filed on 11/03/1995US Classes:606/104, Screw or pin placement or removal means606/205, Forceps606/232Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)ExaminersPrimary: Schmidt, Jeffrey A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/00AbstractAn arthroscopic method and apparatus for implanting a suture fixation device or other appliance into tissue using a hollow cannulated grasper. Tissue at a repair site is secured with a hollow grasper. Suture material is appended to a suture anchor. The suture anchor or other appliance is attached to a device driver and installed through the hollow grasper into the repair site, where it is drilled into bone.Field of SearchSuture retaining means (e.g., buttons)Screw or pin placement or removal means Orthopedic fastener Threaded fastener element Bone cerclage device Staple or similar driven fastener Hair or artificial hair injector or anchor Forceps Jaws biased to open or closed position Jaw structure Hinge or latch structure WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR Stud-removal and implacement With separate means for guiding or gripping work Right angle drive Parallel axis drive | |
