A shape-changing anatomical anchor includes an activation means arranged to convert the anchor from a de-activated state to an activated state, and one or more members which extend away from the activation means and thereby change the shape of the anchor when the anchor is activated. The anchor is installed within bone and/or soft tissue when de-activated; when activated, the shape change acts to increase the force with which the anchor is retained within the tissue in which it is installed. Both piloted and non-piloted versions are described.
申请公布号
WO2009055028(A3)
申请公布日期
2009.07.23
申请号
WO2008US12113
申请日期
2008.10.23
申请人
ARCH DAY DESIGN, LLC;SKINLO, DAVID, M.;PISARNWONGS, ROGER;WEISEL, THOMAS
发明人
SKINLO, DAVID, M.;PISARNWONGS, ROGER;WEISEL, THOMAS