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Knotless suture system and method

  • US 5,782,864 A
  • Filed: 04/03/1997
  • Issued: 07/21/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for anchoring tissue to bone, comprising:

  • a suture anchor having a first, bone-engaging end and a second, trailing end;

    a first loop of suture thread attached to the suture anchor;

    a suture needle having a first, tissue penetrating end and a second, trailing end; and

    a second loop of suture thread attached to the suture needle;

    the first and second loops of suture thread being interlocked with one another.

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