Anchor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9649104
APP PUB NO 20150119937A1
SERIAL NO

14582660

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The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lunn, Richard M Kingston, US 52 618
Paulk, David A Hopedale, US 22 604

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