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a puller connected to the shaft near the proximal end of the shaft, the puller having second threads that engage the first threads; and |
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wherein the shaft, carriage, and puller are coaxial with the longitudinal axis and include an inserter longitudinal passageway in communication with the longitudinal passageway of the anchor body. |
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9. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 8, wherein the suture grip member comprises: |
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a superior grip plate having ridges; |
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an inferior grip plate having ridges; and |
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a fastener that compresses the superior grip plate against the inferior grip plate and secure a portion of the suture between the superior grip plate and inferior grip plate. |
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10. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises a thumb screw and the superior grip plate comprises a recess that accepts a boss of the inferior grip plate, the boss having ridges. |
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11. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 1 further comprising an inserter operable to engage the proximal member in an axial force transmitting relationship in a first direction, the inserter having a pushrod mounted for axial translation within the inserter, the pushrod operable to engage one of the interference member and the anchor body in an axial force transmitting relationship in a second direction opposite the first direction and break the frangible connection between the proximal member and the anchor body in response to axial translation of the pushrod relative to the inserter. |
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12. A knotless suture anchor system comprising: |
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an anchor body having an exterior surface, a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, an interior longitudinal passageway extending at least partway from the proximal end toward the distal end, a proximal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the proximal end, and a first distal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the distal end; and |
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a tensioner connected to the anchor body and operable to engage the proximal end, secure a suture extending from the anchor body, and apply tension to the suture. |
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13. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 12 further comprising an interference member insertable distally into the longitudinal passageway to secure a portion of a suture within the longitudinal passageway by compressing the portion of the suture between the interference member and the anchor body. |
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14. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 13 further comprising a proximal member connected to the proximal end of the anchor body by a frangible connection. |
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15. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 14 further comprising an inserter operable to engage the proximal member in an axial force transmitting relationship in a first direction, the inserter having a pushrod mounted for axial translation within the inserter, the pushrod operable to engage the interference member in an axial force transmitting relationship in a second direction opposite the first direction and break the frangible connection between the proximal member and the anchor body in response to axial translation of the pushrod relative to the inserter. |
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16. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 15 wherein the inserter comprises a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft operable to engage the proximal member at the distal end of the shaft, the shaft coupled to a tensioner comprising: |
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17. The knotless suture anchor system of claim 16 wherein the proximal member comprises external helical threads configured to engage internal helical threads of the shaft. |
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18. A knotless suture anchor system comprising: |
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an anchor body having an exterior surface, a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, an interior longitudinal passageway extending at least partway from the proximal end toward the distal end, a proximal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the proximal end, and a first distal opening communicating with the longitudinal passageway nearer the distal end; |
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a proximal member joined to the anchor body, the proximal member having external threads at a proximal end of the proximal member; |
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a set screw insertable distally into the longitudinal passageway to releasably secure a first portion of a suture within the longitudinal passageway by compressing the first portion of the suture between external knuckle threads of the set screw and internal helical threads at the proximal end of the anchor body; |
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