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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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Referring now to FIGS. 101-104, consequently, the pushrod 1100 may be an elongated cylindrical structure having a proximal end 1110, a distal end 1120, a coupler 1130, much like the drive coupler 1088 of the driver 1080, external threads 1140, much like the external drive threads 1090, a shaft 1150, much like the drive shaft 1082, and a push feature 1160. The coupler 1130 may be an AO quick connect coupler. In certain embodiments, the push feature 1160 is the same as the drive feature 1092. In the illustrated embodiment, the push feature 1160 is different from the drive feature 1092, the push feature 1160 does not include a torx or other drive shaped end. In the illustrated embodiment, the push feature 1160 includes a tapering diameter to a blunt end that fits within the drive recess 790 of the interference member 770. In other embodiments, the push feature 1160 may have a diameter wider than the drive recess 790 can may contact a top of the interference member 770. In another embodiment, the push feature 1160 may have a diameter or configuration that contacts the sidewall 750 of the anchor body 702.

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Added by DJM 9 2021