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Suture anchor

  • US 7,156,864 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2002
  • Issued: 01/02/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A suture anchor comprising:

  • a. an outer conical member comprising a first end region comprising a top annular surface having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a second end region opposite said first end region, threads mounted on said conical member, and a central channel extending longitudinally through the entire length of said conical member; and

    b. an anchoring member rotatably attached in said central channel, said anchoring member having an upper end region extending out of said channel, said upper end region comprising a suture securing receptacle, and said anchoring member having a pointed lower end region opposite said upper end region and extending beyond the second end region of said outer conical member.

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