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Bone anchor installer and method of use

  • US 9,539,001 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2014
  • Issued: 01/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • releasably attaching a bone anchor to a distal end of a loading portion;

    removably coupling at least a first portion of an anchor holder to the distal end of the loading portion;

    removably coupling a second portion of the anchor holder to the first portion, wherein the first and second portions are separable halves of the anchor holder;

    threading a suture through the bone anchor and the anchor holder; and

    removing the anchor holder from the distal end of the loading portion.

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