Zimmer Biomet. has filed a patent for knotless suture anchor constructs and their methods of use. The constructs consist of a bone anchor and a suture with specific components for effective anchoring and repair. The patent claims have been canceled. GlobalData’s report on Zimmer Biomet gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Knotless suture anchor constructs for medical procedures
A patent application (Publication Number: US20240023954A1) describes a method for securing tissue to bone using a suture anchor construct. The method involves placing the anchor body with a loop of suture in the bone, leaving free ends of suture outside the bone for tissue repair and tensioning. The first free end of suture is passed through soft tissue, threaded through a proximal loop portion, and pulled by the second free end to draw the loop towards the anchor body, dragging the suture through.
The method includes various embodiments such as using a constriction construct for the loop of suture, forming the free ends and loop from a single piece of suture, and threading the suture through the loop as it protrudes from the anchor body. Additionally, the method involves creating a ratcheting action between the suture ends and the loop, causing the suture to become wedged within the anchor body. The process also includes advancing the anchor body through a drill guide for placement. These innovative techniques aim to provide a secure and effective method for tissue repair and tensioning in orthopedic procedures.
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