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Medical anchor device with suture thread and method for implantation into bone

  • US 5,807,403 A
  • Filed: 03/26/1996
  • Issued: 09/15/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An anchor device for plantation into a bone of a patient, comprising:

  • a staple having a leading, bone-boring tip for self-tapping a hole;

    a trailing, driven end for receiving implanting force to self-tap and implant said staple into the bone of a patient; and

    ,an attached suture thread;

    said staple, being formed from an elastic material, said staple being initially of a curved shape aid being deformed to a straight shape, said staple reverting back to said curved shape upon implantation of said staple into the bone.

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