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Suture anchor device, kit and method

  • US 20110245869A1
  • Filed: 05/13/2011
  • Published: 10/06/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of anchoring tissue to bone using suture comprising the steps of:

  • providing an anchor driver;

    providing an anchor having a head portion with walls adapted to receive an anchor driver and a shank portion with outer walls, the shank with a channel therein, the channel connecting openings in the outer walls of the shank;

    engaging the suture to the tissue;

    threading suture so it is entrained in the channel of the anchor;

    placing the anchor against the bone; and

    inserting the anchor into the bone such that the suture lies wedged between and substantially contacting the bone and the walls of the anchor in an interference fit.

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