An apparatus for inserting a suture anchor into an internal anatomical site through a cannula, or percutaneously, has a curved hollow guide for insertion into the cannula and/or tissue. The guide has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a “parabolic” shape for engaging the intended anatomical site such as a glenoid. A flexible obturator is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end to facilitate insertion of the guide through the cannula. A flexible drill is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal to the distal end once the guide is in place. A flexible inserter is provided for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill.
申请公布号
EP2453810(A4)
申请公布日期
2013.10.23
申请号
EP20100800605
申请日期
2010.07.16
申请人
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
发明人
HOWARD, BRYAN, PATRICK;YEARSLEY, RYAN, E.;MILLER, M., TODD;AUGE, WAYNE, K., II;LEWIS, CHAD;JUSTIN, DANIEL, F.;SINNOTT, MARGARET, MARY