Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Anchor
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Application No.: US12503394Application Date: 2009-07-15
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Publication No.: US08372124B2Publication Date: 2013-02-12
- Inventor: David A. Paulk , Richard Lunn
- Applicant: David A. Paulk , Richard Lunn
- Applicant Address: US TN Memphis
- Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TN Memphis
- Agency: Pierce Atwood LLP
- Agent Joseph M. Maraia
- Main IPC: A61B17/04
- IPC: A61B17/04

Abstract:
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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100016902A1 Anchor Public/Granted day:2010-01-21
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