Dual thread cannulated suture anchor

摘要

Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one exemplary embodiment, a cannulated suture anchor is provided and it includes a suture-engaging member formed therein and configured to receive a suture therearound such that trailing ends of the suture can extend through the suture anchor. The suture anchor can also include at least a proximal portion having dual threads to facilitate engagement with bone. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art.

主权项

1. A suture anchor, comprising:
an elongate body having first and second threads extending from a proximal end toward a distal end of the elongate body, an inner lumen extending into thea proximal end of the elongate body, and a cut-out formed through a sidewall of the elongate body and in communication with the inner lumen, wherein the cut-out defines a suture-engaging member extending across the inner lumen and configured such that a suture can extend around the suture-engaging member and trailing ends of the suture can extend through the elongate body, wherein the cut-out defines opposed arms that extend distally from the suture-engaging member, and wherein the first and second threads terminate proximal to a proximal-most end of the cut-out.