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Self-locking suture anchor

  • US 20050149122A1
  • Filed: 02/07/2005
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for anchoring a filament to tissue or bone, comprising:

  • a first component adapted to be embedded in bone and having a cavity formed therein;

    a second component receivable within the first component such that the first and second components are effective to retain a filament therebetween, the second component including a frangible portion that is adapted to shear during deployment of the device into bone.

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