Wedge shaped suture anchor and method of implantation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5683418
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08235737

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A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having an annular displaced corner and abutment wall which act to seat the suture anchor firmly within a bore hole. Novel application means are also disclosed which hold the suture anchor on a frangible shaft for insertion and upon completion of the insertion permit fracture of the frangible portion and removal of the instrument.

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  • MITEK SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bruker, Izi Flemington, NJ 22 10211
Jamiolkowski, Dennis D Long Valley, NJ 134 19462
Luscombe, Brian H Warren, NJ 14 7779
Pedlick, Jack S Butler, NJ 13 2973
Rosenman, Daniel C Hazlet, NJ 46 8485
Thal, Raymond Herndon, VA 25 7231

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