Apparatus and method for anchoring a cord-like element to a workpiece

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PATENT NO 5885294
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08935215

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A novel system and method for anchoring a suture or other cord-like element to a bone or other workpiece. The system comprises a drill for forming an undercut hole in a bone or other workpiece, an anchor for securing a suture or other cord-like element in the undercut hole in the bone or other workpiece, and an inserter for deploying the anchor in the undercut hole in the bone or other workpiece.

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DEPUY SYNTHES SALES INC325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767

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Biondo, Vincent C Milford, NJ 4 726
Eaves, III Felmont F Charlotte, NC 11 1445
Pedlick, Jack S Butler, NJ 13 2973

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