Suture anchor driver with suture retainer
November 5, 2016. 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 ReferencesSuture anchor assembly Isometry testing device Suture anchor and driver assembly Suture anchor and method of forming Harpoon suture anchor Apparatus and method for suture attachment Suture anchor and installation tool Suture anchor and installation tool Bone anchor and method of anchoring a suture to a bone Suture anchor and driver assembly InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 744178 filed on 11/05/1996US Classes:606/104, Screw or pin placement or removal means606/139, Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier606/232Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)ExaminersPrimary: Schmidt, Jeffrey A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/00AbstractAn elongated suture anchor driver having a suture retaining means at its proximal end. The driver receives a suture anchor at its distal tip and has a throughbore for enabling suture attached to the suture anchor to pass through the driver from its distal end to its proximal end. The proximal end of the driver is provided with a channel and a fixed post for guiding the suture exiting from the throughbore into an annular recess. A spring loaded slidable cylindrical sleeve acts against the suture in the recess to frictionally retain the suture, thereby securing the suture anchor and suture within the driver.Field of SearchScrew or pin placement or removal meansSuturing or ligating aid or guide Mechanical suture or ligature applier Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) Threaded fastener element Staple or similar driven fastener | |
