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Suture anchor device, kit and method

  • US 7,959,649 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2006
  • Issued: 06/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of anchoring tissue to bone using suture comprising, in the recited order, the steps of:

  • providing an anchor comprising 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; and

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

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