Arthrex. has been granted a patent for a suture anchor featuring an anchor body with distinct central bores and a passage. The design includes a flexible strand with a knot that prevents passage through the anchor, allowing for a closed loop configuration within the central bore. GlobalData’s report on Arthrex gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Suture anchor with flexible strand and adjustable knot
The patent US12064104B2 describes a novel suture anchor designed for surgical applications. The anchor features an anchor body with a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end. It includes two central bores: a first bore at the proximal end and a second bore at the distal end, each with dimensions measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A passage connects these two bores, having a smaller dimension than both. A flexible strand forms a knot that is positioned in the second bore, preventing it from passing through the passage due to its larger size. The flexible strand extends from the knot through the passage to the first bore, configured to create a closed loop that can be partially or completely contained within the anchor body. The design ensures that the flexible strand is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis, enhancing its functionality.
Additional claims detail the configuration of the closed loop, which can be formed entirely by the flexible strand without additional knots. The passage is designed with an elongate cross-sectional shape, allowing for movement of the flexible strand in specific radial directions while restricting movement in others. The anchor body may also include threads on its outer surface and provisions for at least one suture strand to slide through the flexible strand. The longitudinal axis is strategically positioned to extend through the center of the knot, ensuring stability and effectiveness in surgical applications. Overall, the suture anchor's design aims to improve the anchoring process in various medical procedures.
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