摘要 |
<p>An anchor inserter (12) provides for inserting an anchor (10) into a hole (54) in body tissue (56). The anchor inserter has an elongated shaft (30) with a first axis (39) and a distal end (36) and an insertion tip (34). The insertion tip has a driving tip (38) extending distally from the distal end of the shaft to terminate in an anchor engaging interface. A resiliency between the anchor engaging interface and the shaft allows bending away from the first axis. An abutment member (44) extends distally from the shaft and has a distally facing abutment surface (48) adjacent the driving tip which abuts the anchor and allows an axial force to be transmitted thereto. Preferably, the abutment member comprises a collar extending from the shaft and coaxially receiving the driving tip.</p> |