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Two-piece suture anchor with barbs

  • US 5,486,197 A
  • Filed: 03/24/1994
  • Issued: 01/23/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for holding a suture comprisinga head;

  • an expandable body extending distally from said head comprising at least two legs; and

    , wedging means for expanding said body by proximal relative movement of said wedging means within said expandable body comprising a substantially spherical object defining a hole therethrough for receipt of a suture and a suture received within said hole passing beyond said head to permit gripping of said suture for movement of said wedging means.

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