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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2013
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
David A. Paulk, Hopedale, MA (US);
Richard M. Lunn, Kingston, MA (US);
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.