Patent ID: 7449025
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical instrument for securing body tissue comprising: an anchoring member formed from organic or inorganic biocompatible material having head, shaft and tip portions, said anchoring member having a substantially central longitudinal axis extending substantially between said head portion and said tip portion of said anchoring member; said shaft portion comprising at least two generally outwardly flaring fins with each of said fins having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a side that, in its entirety, is directly coupled to said shaft, said side having a substantially central longitudinal axis extending substantially between said proximal portion and said distal portion; and said longitudinal axis of each fin configured in non-parallel orientation to said longitudinal axis of said anchoring member; wherein said head portion further comprises a centrally positioned eyelet accommodation through which a suture may be inserted.