Patent ID: 8579940
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suture anchor comprising: a threaded anchor body having a proximal end and a blunt distal end; a central bore extending from an opening at the proximal end of the anchor body through a portion of the length thereof; four apertures located at a most distal surface of the blunt distal end of the anchor body and in communication with the central bore, wherein the four apertures are arranged in two pairs, each pair of apertures defining the ends of a respective groove extending between the pair of apertures at the distal end of the anchor body, the grooves being parallel and recessed from the most distal surface of the distal end, the grooves defining a ridge extending completely therebetween; a first suture passing through a first pair of the four apertures, and through a first one of the grooves; and a second suture passing through a second pair of the four apertures, and through a second one of the grooves; wherein the first and second suture are separated at the distal end of the anchor body by the ridge.