Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Adjustable loop knotless anchor
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Application No.: US12289982Application Date: 2008-11-07
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Publication No.: US08419769B2Publication Date: 2013-04-16
- Inventor: Raymond Thal
- Applicant: Raymond Thal
- Agency: Welsh Flaxman & Gitler LLC
- Main IPC: A61B17/04
- IPC: A61B17/04

Abstract:
An adjustable loop knotless anchor assembly having an adjustable loop suture element that utilizes an adjustable or sliding knot for length adjustment during a tissue repair. The slidable knot is located on a sleeve that is placed into a bone mass for capturing an anchor element. The anchor element captures the adjustable loop and then is inserted into the sleeve. The anchor element is adjusted for securing it in a locked position within the sleeve for secure attachment of the anchor element therein.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090138042A1 Adjustable loop knotless anchor Public/Granted day:2009-05-28
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