Segmented suture anchor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8840643
APP PUB NO 20110004243A1
SERIAL NO

12824558

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A segmented suture anchor for fixation of soft tissue to bone. The segmented suture anchor is formed of multiple body segments that allow the suture anchor to be inserted and passed through a curved instrument such as a curved cannulated guide. At least two of the multiple body segments are connected by a strand of material (for example, a flexible suture strand, a suture tape, nitinol strand, or high-strength suture). The strand of material may be attached to the anchor by a connecting region (for example, a bonded or knotted region). The strand of material may also form a closed loop or eyelet attached to the suture anchor, to allow additional suture strands to be loaded through the closed loop or eyelet and aid in the fixation of soft tissue.

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  • ARTHREX, INC.

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Dreyfuss, Peter J Naples, US 129 9861

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