Paragraph Number151
5748
| 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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Referring to FIGS. 66-70, the inserter 900 can include a shaft 902 having a proximal end 904 and a distal end 906, a collar 908, and a driver 910. The shaft 902 is operable and configured to engage the proximal member 704 of the suture anchor 700 at the distal end 906 of the shaft 902. In one embodiment, the shaft 902 includes internal threads 912 that engage external helical threads 760 (See FIG. 54) of the proximal member 704. The shaft 902 can also include external threads 914 (See FIG. 68) at or near the proximal end 904 of the shaft 902. The tensioner 1000 may include a carriage 1002, a puller 1004, and the shaft 902 and the collar 908 of the inserter 900. The tensioner 1000 is configured to engage the proximal member 704 of the suture anchor 700 and to secure a suture that may extend from the anchor body 702. In certain embodiments, the tensioner 1000 is operable and configured to apply tension to a suture, or portion of suture, that extends from the anchor body 702 of a suture anchor 700.
Notes
Added by DJM 9 2021