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| 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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In certain embodiments, the driver 1080 may include external drive threads 1090 in other embodiments, the driver 1080 may not include external drive threads 1090. In one embodiment, the external drive threads 1090 can be configured to engage internal threads 942 within the longitudinal opening 938 of the collar 908 (i.e., within the inserter 900). The external drive threads 1090 may be positioned along the drive shaft 1082 between the proximal end 1084 and distal end 1086 such that the external drive threads 1090 engage the internal threads 942 when the drive shaft 1082 is inserted within the inserter longitudinal passageway 941 far enough that the external helical threads 782 of interference member 770 can engage the internal helical threads 717 of the anchor body 702 as the external drive threads 1090 engage more of the internal threads 942. In this manner, the external drive threads 1090 may provide a mechanical advantage to assist in driving the interference member 770 into the anchor body 702.
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Added by DJM 9 2021