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Abstract

A suture anchor assembly includes an anchor having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, a first length, and an internal passage within the anchor. The internal passage begins at an opening in the proximal end and has a second length shorter than the first length. A support structure fixed longitudinally relative to the anchor extends across the internal passage and has a third length shorter than the second length. A suture within the internal passage is received about a distal surface of the support structure. A suture extends out of the opening in the proximal end. A driver includes a cannula having a distal opening and a proximal opening, and the suture is received within the cannula. A first end and the second end of the suture extend outside of the proximal opening, the driver having a drive surface near the distal opening that engages the anchor.

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