Methods for anchoring suture to bone

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10327752
APP PUB NO 20140188167A1
SERIAL NO

14198127

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Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The suture anchor can also include at least a proximal portion having dual threads to facilitate engagement with bone. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art.

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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS INCRAYNHAM MA 02767

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cauldwell, Nathan S Attleboro, US 21 1695
DiMatteo, Kristian Waltham, US 123 11457
Howe, Jonathan Mansfield, US 20 1280
Kilburn-Peterson, Chris Needham, US 7 348
West, Hugh S Murray, US 11 329

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