Patent ID: 8961561
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of attaching tissue to a bone, the method comprising: retaining a suture in a suture anchor comprising: a) a body having a distal end and a proximal end; b) a retainer configured to retain a suture within the suture anchor; c) a first channel formed into an exterior surface of the body and extending from the proximal end of the body to the retainer; and d) a second channel formed into the exterior surface of the body and extending from the proximal end of the body to the retainer; the retaining comprising: a) inserting the suture into the retainer; b) aligning the suture anchor with an insertion device, the insertion device comprising: c) attaching the suture to the reel; d) winding excess length of suture around the reel until the suture is under slight tension; and e) inserting the locking pin into the reel; installing the suture anchor into an implant site in the bone; using the first channel to access the implant site; and securing the tissue to the suture.