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5601
| Application | Suture Anchor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | IPP-0051-US14 | Reference Case 1 | IPP-0051-US14 |
| Created | 9/2/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 9/2/21, 12:00 AM |
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Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The knotless suture anchor system may include a driver operable to urge the interference member into the anchor body, and operable to move the interference member out of the anchor body. The driver may include: a drive shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a drive coupler connected to the drive shaft at the proximal end; a drive feature connected to the drive shaft at the distal end; and external drive threads between the proximal end and the distal end, the external drive threads configured to engage internal drive threads of an inserter. The driver is configured to apply a torque to the interference member that engages at least one external helical thread of the interference member with an internal thread of the anchor body. The proximal end of the anchor body includes internal helical threads, and the interference member may include a set screw having external helical threads configured to interface with the internal helical threads in a clearance fit having a length of thread engagement shorter than a length of the external helical threads.
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Added by DJM 9 2021