Patent ID: 6110183
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A suture anchor device, comprising:a first sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough;a reinforcing member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, said reinforcing member disposed in said lumen of said first sheath; anda visceral anchor comprising:a second sheath having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, said proximal end of said second sheath abutting said distal end of said first sheath;a suture having a first secured region and a second secured region, the first secured region being attached to said anchor; andan attachment member disposed within said lumen of said second sheath and configured to secure said suture.