Patent ID: 6923823
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A suture anchor comprising: an elongaged body having a first end and a second end, said first end being larger than said second end, and an outer surface extending between said first end and said second end; a central axis extending between said first end and said second end; an opening extending through said elongated body from a first location on said outer surface to a second location on said outer surface, said opening being located closer to said first end than said second end; and a slot extending through said elongated body from a third location on said outer surface to a fourth location on said outer surface, said slot having a width substantially the same as a diameter of a suture, and a length at least twice the diameter of the suture, said slot being adapted to receive at least two lengths of the suture therethrough.