Suture anchor installation system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8317828
APP PUB NO 20100179592A1
SERIAL NO

12685097

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An apparatus for placement of a suture anchor having a suture connected thereto includes a handle dimensioned for engagement by the user and an elongated member connected to the handle and extending therefrom. The elongated member has an anchor mount for mounting a suture anchor. The handle includes a frame having a suture retainer adapted for retaining a suture, at least one cover releasably mounted to the frame to at least partially enclose the suture retainer and a release button mounted to the frame and movable to release the at least one cover from the frame to expose the suture portion.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION150 GLOVER AVENUE NORWALK CT 06856

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barreiro, Peter West Haven, US 38 1748
Bayer, Hanspeter R Meriden, US 13 8999
Libero,, Jr Pat A North Haven, US 2 111
Martinek, Jonathan Cheshire, US 17 2235
Zlock, Stephen Redding, US 5 232

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