Suture anchor system
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Nov 9, 1999
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Sep 30, 1997
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Sep 30, 1997
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A suture anchor system adapted for securing a suture to a bone. The suture anchor system includes a suture anchor which retains a portion of the suture within the bone. A driver handle having a first end and second end with a bore passing therethrough receives a portion of the suture anchor at the first end. A starter plunger having a first head and a first drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The starter plunger drives the suture anchor at least partially into the bone to a first depth. An insertion plunger having a second head and a second drive member is received at the second end of the driver handle. The insertion plunger drives the suture anchor fully into the bone to a second depth.
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