Finger traps for collapsible suture loops

Abstract

The invention relates to finger traps for collapsible suture loops. Finger traps for collapsible suture loops are provided. In general, a suture coupled to an implant can be tensioned to facilitate desirable positioning of the implant relative to tissue in a patient's body. The suture can include a finger trap and a knot. In general, the finger trap is a hollow area of the suture through which thesuture passes through itself and is configured to slide in a single direction when under tension. In an exemplary embodiment, the knot is located along a length of the suture that is closer than thefinger trap to a tail of the suture that is being pulled to tension the suture.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to finger cots for collapsible suture loops. Background technique [0002] A variety of injuries and conditions require repair of soft tissue damage, or reattachment of soft tissue to bone and / or surrounding tissue. For example, once healthy tissue is torn from the bone, such as the rotator cuff tendon partially or completely from the humerus (rotator cuff tear), surgery is often required to reattach the tissue to the bone to allow healing and Naturally reattach. Various devices and methods have been developed for performing these surgical repairs. Some of the more successful methods include the use of suture fixation members, such as suture anchors, which typically include an anchor body with one or more suture attachment features and include holding the suture anchor A tissue or bone engaging feature within or adjacent to tissue or bone. Depending on the specific injury, repair may be performed using one o...

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Problems solved by technology

Knotless anchoring is especially useful for minimally invasive surgical procedures such as endoscopic or arthroscopic repairs, in which the surgeon uses tools inserted into small diameter cannulas or endoscopic tubes to Sutures at the surgical site, which can make the knotting process difficult and lengthy

[0004] In addition, it can be difficult to deliver and position the anchor at a desired angle and position relative to the tissue, such as with an anchor that moves from the desired position and angular orientation, because the sutures attached to the anchors are damaged during the surgical procedure. Knotted, pulled and / or strained

Anchors that are not ideally angled and positioned can result in the anchor being positioned at a compromised angle and position rather than a more ideal angle and position, and / or can result in anchoring before the desired angle and position is achieved One or more failed attempts at package delivery

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