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- the present invention relates to new and improved suture anchor and more specifically to a suture anchor which is capable of expanding in a patient's body to enable the anchor to withstand relatively large pull-out forces.
- Anchors are commonly utilized to retain sutures in a patient's body.
- the anchors have previously been formed of metal, such as stainless steel or titanium.
- anchors have been formed of biodegradable materials. These known anchors have relied upon mechanical interlocks between the body tissue and the anchor to retain the anchor in place against the influence of force transmitted through the suture to the anchor. It has previously been suggested to construct anchors in the manner disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,405,359; 5,403,348; 5,203,787; 5,046,513; and 5,041,129.
- an anchor formed of body tissue is disclosed in co-pending application Ser. No. 08/626,393 filed Mar. 29, 1996 filed by Peter M. Bonutti and entitled “Suture Anchor”.
- the present invention relates to a new and improved suture anchor which absorbs body liquid.
- a suture extends from the anchor.
- the anchor and the suture are inserted into a patient's body.
- the anchor expands.
- the anchor expands by absorbing body liquid and/or by its own natural resilience.
- an improved interlock is obtained between the anchor and the body tissue to enable the anchor to resist relatively large tension forces transmitted through the suture.
- the anchor may be formed of a material which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor may contain cells which are expanded to absorb body liquid.
- the anchor may have a leading end portion which forms an opening in an imperforate body surface.
- the anchor may be inserted into body tissue through an opening formed in the body tissue by a member other than the anchor.
- the configuration of the anchor may be changed while the anchor is in the body tissue.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which an anchor is inserted into a patient's body with a suture extending into the anchor;
- FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the anchor of FIG. 1 is pivoted in the patient's body;
- FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the patient's body tissue is secured with the anchor immediately after the anchor has been inserted into the patient's body;
- FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration, generally similar to FIG. 3 , illustrating the manner in which the anchor expands by absorbing body liquid after the anchor has been inserted into the patient's body;
- FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration depicting another manner in which the anchor of FIG. 1 may be inserted into a patient's body;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the anchor of FIG. 5 expands in the patient's body by absorbing body liquid;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration, generally similar to FIG. 1 , illustrating the manner in which a second embodiment of the anchor may be inserted into a patient's body through an imperforate surface on body tissue;
- FIG. 8 is a schematic pictorial illustration of a third embodiment of the anchor having a portion which absorbs body liquid and a portion which does not absorb body liquid and has projections to engage body tissue;
- FIG. 9 is a schematic pictorial illustration of a fourth embodiment of the anchor having a core which absorbs body liquid and a casing formed of an elastic material which does not absorb body liquid;
- FIG. 10 is a pictorial schematic illustration of a suture receiving opening formed in material which does not absorb body liquid and is connected with a main portion which absorbs body liquid;
- FIG. 11 is a schematic illustration of a an apparatus for inserting an anchor having cells which are collapsed before the anchor is moved into a patient's body;
- FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of another apparatus for inserting the anchor of FIG. 11 into body tissue
- FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of the manner in which the configuration of an anchor is changed while the anchor is in the patient's body tissue
- FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of another manner in which the configuration of an anchor is changed while the anchor is in a patient's body tissue.
- Suture anchors have previously been utilized to retain sutures in either hard or soft tissue in a human patient's body.
- the suture anchors have previously been formed of metal, biodegradable materials, and other materials.
- These known suture anchors have been retained in the patient's body by changing the orientation of the anchor relative to the patient's body once it has been inserted into the patient's body.
- known anchors have been retained in the patient's body by a mechanical interlock formed with the material of the patient's body by barbs or other projections.
- sutures may be retained in a patient's body by anchors which are at least partially formed of material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid.
- the material expands as it absorbs the liquid in the patient's body.
- an improved interlock is formed between the anchor and body tissue of the patient's body. The improved interlock enables relatively large forces to be transmitted through a suture to the anchor.
- sutures may be retained in a patient's body by anchors which are formed of material which expands under the influence of its own natural resilience. As the material expands, cells are expanded from a collapsed condition. As the cells expand, the anchor absorbs body liquid by at least partially filling the cells with body liquid. As the anchor expands, an improved interlock is formed between the anchor and tissue of the patient's body. If desired, the material which forms the cells could also absorb body liquid.
- the anchor could be inserted into a patient's body through an imperforate surface on body tissue. This may be done by forming an opening in the body tissue with a leading end portion of the anchor. Alternatively, the opening could be formed by one or more members other than the anchor. Once the anchor has entered the patient's body the configuration of the anchor may be changed under the combined influence of force transmitted to the anchor through the suture and force applied against the outer surface of the anchor by body tissue.
- a suture anchor 20 ( FIG. 1 ) is formed of a material which absorbs body liquid when the anchor is exposed to body liquid. As the material of the anchor 20 absorbs body liquid, the anchor expands from the initial volume of FIGS. 1-3 to the expanded volume of FIG. 4 . As the material of the anchor 20 absorbs body liquid and expands, the volume of the anchor increases and an improved mechanical interlock is formed between the anchor and body tissue in which the anchor has been inserted. The improved interlock enables the anchor 20 to resist large tension forces in a suture 32 without pulling out of body tissue 22 .
- the anchor 20 could be completely formed of material which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor could be partially formed of material which absorbs body liquid and partially formed of material which does not absorb body liquid.
- the material which does not absorb body liquid may be provided with projections which are forced into the body upon expansion of the material which absorbs body liquid. This would result in at least two different interlocks being obtained between the anchor and the body tissue, that is, an interlock due to expansion of the material which absorbs body liquid and an interlock due to engagement of projections on the material which does not absorb body liquid with the body tissue.
- the suture anchor 20 is entirely formed of material which absorbs body liquid.
- the suture anchor 20 was formed of a polymeric material which absorbs body liquid.
- the polymeric material may be either a copolymer or a dipolymer.
- the polymeric material may be hydrophilic.
- the polymeric material may be cellulose, petroylglutamic acid, high purity carboxymethylcellulose, a collagen, or polylactide. It is believed that a ceramic as found in hydroxyapatite composites with polyethylene, polylactide or polyhydroxybutyrate may be utilized to form the anchor 20 .
- the suture anchor 20 could be formed of other known materials which absorb body liquid.
- the hydrophilic material forming the anchor 20 attracts body liquid under the influence of molecular attraction and establishes molecular linkages with the body liquid.
- the material forming the anchor 20 is body liquid permeable.
- the body liquid enters minute cavities in the porous material forming the anchor 20 under the influence of capillary action.
- the attractive forces between molecules of the body liquid and molecules of the material forming the anchor 20 holds the body liquid in the minute cavities in the material forming the anchor.
- the suture anchor 20 has a tubular cylindrical configuration.
- the suture anchor 20 has a tubular wall 24 formed of material which absorbs body liquid.
- the tubular wall 24 has a cylindrical outer side surface 26 which is coaxial with a cylindrical inner side surface 28 .
- the cylindrical inner side surface 28 forms a cylindrical passage 30 which extends axially through the center of the suture anchor 20 .
- the wall 24 of the suture anchor 20 is formed as one piece of a porous hydrophilic polymer which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor 20 may be shaped or ground to any one of many different axially tapering or flaring configurations, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,348. It is believed that it may be preferred to form the anchor 20 with either a cylindrical configuration or a polygonal configuration.
- tubular cylindrical suture anchor 20 could be of many different sizes, it is believed that the suture anchor may preferably have a length or axial extent of between 2 and 4 millimeters.
- the cylindrical outer side surface 26 of the suture anchor 20 may have a diameter of between 1 and 2 millimeters.
- the cylindrical inner side surface 28 of the passage 30 in the anchor 20 may have a diameter of 1 to 1 millimeter.
- the suture anchor 20 could be formed with many different dimensions and/or shapes if desired.
- a suture 32 is inserted into the passage 30 in the suture anchor 20 .
- the suture 32 includes a portion or leg 34 which extends away from a flat annular trailing end surface 36 of the anchor 20 .
- the suture 32 has a second portion or leg 38 which extends across a flat annular leading end surface 40 of the anchor 20 .
- the leg 38 of the suture 32 extends along the cylindrical outer side surface 26 of the anchor 20 to a location adjacent to and spaced from the leg portion 34 of the suture 32 .
- a relatively short portion 44 of the suture 32 interconnects the leg portions 34 and 38 and is disposed in the passage 30 in the suture anchor 20 .
- An inserter assembly 60 is used to position the suture anchor 20 and a portion of the suture 32 in a patient's body tissue 22 .
- the inserter assembly 60 includes a cylindrical tubular outer sleeve 66 having a cylindrical central passage 68 in which the anchor 20 is disposed.
- the inserter 60 also includes a cylindrical tubular inner sleeve 72 which is telescopically received in the outer sleeve 66 .
- the tubular inner sleeve 72 has a conical tapered leading end portion 74 which engages an annular trailing end surface 36 of the anchor 20 .
- the leg or portion 34 of the suture 32 extends through a cylindrical passage 76 in the inner sleeve 72 .
- the leg or portion 38 of the suture 32 extends through the central passage 68 in the outer sleeve 66 along a path which extends between the inner and outer sleeves.
- the leg or portion 38 of the suture 32 could extend along the outside of the outer sleeve 66 . If desired, one of the legs or portions 34 or 38 of the suture could be omitted. If this was done, the suture 32 could be tied or otherwise secured to the anchor 20 .
- the anchor 20 may be inserted into a human patient's body at many different locations.
- the anchor 20 may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue.
- the anchor 20 is being inserted into bone tissue 22 in a patient's body.
- a cylindrical recess 80 is formed in the bone tissue 22 of the patient's body by drilling or other methods.
- the recess 80 extends through a hard compact outer layer 82 of the patient's bone tissue 22 into the relatively porous inner or cancellous tissue 84 .
- the cylindrical inner sleeve 72 is moved axially downward (as viewed in FIG. 1 ) to apply force against a relatively small area on the annular trailing end surface 36 of the anchor 20 .
- the leg 38 of the suture 32 is tensioned to apply force against an annular leading end surface 40 of the anchor 20 .
- the bevelled leading end 74 of the inner sleeve 72 is pressed against the trailing end surface 36 of the anchor.
- the suture 32 is then tensioned to secure a member, such as body tissue 90 , in place.
- the member or body tissue 90 may be soft tissue, or a ligament, or a tendon, or other body tissue. If desired, the suture 32 may be used to secure other members, such as an implant or splint, in place relative to the patient's body tissue 22 .
- the suture is tensioned to transmit force between the anchor 20 and a member to be held in place.
- FIGS. 1-3 One specific known inserter assembly 60 and method of inserting a suture anchor 20 into a patient's body tissue has been illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 .
- This specific inserter assembly and the method of inserting the anchor 20 are the same as is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,348 issued Apr. 4, 1995 and entitled “Suture Anchor”.
- many different known types of inserter assemblies could be utilized to install the suture anchor 20 with many different methods in a patient's body tissue.
- the inserter assembly and method disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,464,426 issued Nov. 7, 1995 and entitled “Method of Closing Discontinuity in Tissue” could be utilized if desired.
- other known apparatus and methods could also be utilized if desired.
- the suture anchor 20 absorbs body liquid and expands once the suture anchor has been inserted into the body tissue 22 .
- the expansion of the suture anchor 20 improves the initial interlock between the anchor and body tissue 22 .
- the initial interlock between the anchor 20 and body tissue 22 is obtained by pivoting the anchor in the body tissue to the orientation shown in FIG. 3 .
- the improved interlock is obtained by expanding the anchor 20 , as shown in FIG. 4 .
- the improved interlock allows relatively large tension forces to be transmitted through the suture 32 between the anchor 20 and a member to be held in place by the suture.
- the suture anchor 20 expands in all directions, from the initial size illustrated in FIG. 3 to a relatively large expanded size illustrated in FIG. 4 , shortly after the suture anchor has been inserted into the body tissue 22 .
- the suture anchor is exposed to body liquids, indicated schematically at 98 in FIG. 4 .
- the body liquids 98 are drawn into the suture anchor 20 due to the affinity of the polymeric material forming the suture anchor 20 for body liquids.
- the anchor expands in a substantially uniform manner in all directions.
- the anchor 20 swells both radially and axially.
- Substantially uniform expansion of the entire outer side surface area of the suture anchor 20 occurs as body liquids 98 are absorbed by the anchor.
- the extent of expansion of the suture anchor 20 will depend upon the specific characteristics of the material from which the suture anchor is formed and may vary between 10 and 50 percent by volume. Of course, the extent of expansion of the anchor 20 will be a function of the force applied against the outer side surface of the anchor by the body tissue 22 .
- the size of the anchor 20 increases. As the size of the anchor 20 increases, the outer side surface of the anchor presses both axially and radially outward against the body tissue 22 . As the anchor 20 expands and presses against the body tissue, the body tissue is displaced by the anchor. Thus, the outer side surface of the anchor 20 applies force against the body tissue 22 and moves the body tissue to make room for the anchor as the anchor expands. If the anchor 20 encounters a localized area of high resistance to expansion in the body tissue, the anchor will expand around the localized area and may even shift in the body tissue 22 .
- the expansion of the anchor 20 as it absorbs the body liquids 98 results in an increasing mechanical interlocking action between the anchor 20 and the body tissue 22 .
- body liquids 98 are absorbed by the suture anchor 20 and the volume of the anchor increases, the anchor expands to improve the mechanical interlock between the anchor and the body tissue 22 .
- the improved interlock between the anchor 20 and body tissue 22 allows relatively large tension forces to be transmitted through the suture 32 without pulling the anchor out of the body tissue.
- the anchor 20 was pivoted from the orientation shown in FIG. 1 through the orientation shown in FIG. 2 to the orientation shown in FIG. 3 to obtain an initial mechanical interlock between the anchor and body tissue 22 .
- the anchor is not pivoted from its initial orientation to obtain an initial mechanical interlock.
- the anchor is merely positioned in the body tissue and expanded in all directions by absorbing body liquid. The expansion of the anchor results in the formation of an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “a” being associated with the numerals of FIGS. 5 and 6 in order to avoid confusion.
- the suture anchor 20 a has the same construction and is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as the suture anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-3 .
- the suture anchor 20 a ( FIG. 5 ) has a cylindrical tubular configuration.
- the suture anchor 20 a has a cylindrical outer side surface 26 a .
- a cylindrical central passage 30 a extends through the suture anchor 20 a between opposite annular end surfaces 36 a and 40 a of the suture anchor 20 a.
- a suture 32 a has a leg 34 a which extends through a passage 76 a formed in an inner sleeve 72 a ;
- a second leg 38 a of the suture 32 a extends through a central passage 68 a and a tubular outer sleeve 66 a .
- the leg 38 a of the suture 32 a extends between a cylindrical inner side surface 68 a of the inner sleeve 72 a and a cylindrical inner side surface of the outer sleeve 66 a.
- the anchor 20 a may be inserted into a patient's body at many different locations.
- the anchor 20 a may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue.
- the anchor is being inserted into bone tissue 22 a in a patient's body with the inserter assembly 60 a .
- a recess 80 a is formed in the bone tissue 20 a of the human patient's body by drilling or other methods.
- the cylindrical recess 80 a extends through the hard compact outer layer 82 a of the patient's bone tissue 20 a into the relatively porous inner or cancellous tissue 84 a.
- the inner sleeve 72 a is moved axially downward (as viewed in FIG. 5 ) to apply force against the trailing end surface 36 a of the anchor 20 a .
- the inner sleeve 72 a has a cylindrical leading end portion 74 a which applies a substantially uniform force over substantially the entire flat annular trailing end surface 36 a of the anchor 20 a . Therefore, the anchor 20 a is not pivoted but is merely moved straight into the recess 80 a.
- the anchor 20 a Once the anchor 20 a has been positioned in the recess 80 a , the anchor absorbs body liquid 98 a and increases in volume as the liquid is absorbed. This results in the anchor expanding in all directions from the initial size of FIG. 5 to a relatively large expanded size illustrated in FIG. 6 . As the anchor 20 a expands, its size increases by 10 to 50 percent by volume.
- the anchor 20 a is porous and is formed of a hydrophilic material.
- the body liquid 98 a is drawn into openings in the porous material of the anchor 20 a by the affinity of the porous material forming the anchor for the body liquid. The attractive forces between the material forming the anchor 20 a and the body liquid holds the body liquid in the anchor.
- the outer surfaces on the anchor press radially and axially against the body tissue 22 a .
- Substantially uniform expansion of the anchor 20 a forms a secure mechanical interlock with the body tissue. This interlock enables tension forces to be transmitted through the suture 32 a between the anchor 20 a and a member, such as the body tissue 90 a.
- the cancellous tissue 84 a is compressed and the size of the portion of the recess 80 a in the cancellous tissue 84 a is increased.
- the diameter of the cylindrical anchor 20 a increases from a diameter which is just slightly less than the size of the portion of the recess 80 a which extends through the hard compact outer layer 82 a of the bone tissue 22 a to a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the portion of the recess 80 a extending through the hard compact outer layer 82 a of bone tissue. This results in the anchor 20 a being locked in place in the body tissue 22 a.
- the suture 32 a can then be used to secure a member 90 a in place in the manner illustrated schematically in FIG. 6 .
- the member 90 a may be soft body tissue, or a ligament, or a tendon, or other body tissue. If desired, the suture 32 a may be used to secure an implant or splint in place relative to the patient's body 22 a .
- the interlock between the anchor 20 a and body tissue 22 a enables substantial tension force to be transmitted through the suture 32 a without pulling the anchor out of the body tissue.
- the expansion of the anchor 20 a has been schematically illustrated in FIG. 6 as being uniform in all directions. This will be the case when the body tissue 22 a applies uniform forces against all sides of the anchor 20 a . However, the body tissue 22 a may provide nonuniform resistance to expansion of the anchor 20 a . When this occurs, the anchor 20 a may shift in the body tissue 22 a under the influence of forces applied against the body tissue as the anchor expands. In addition or alternatively, the anchor 20 a may expand in a nonuniform manner.
- the anchor 20 has a generally cylindrical configuration and is formed entirely of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 due to its relatively blunt leading end portion, is particularly well adapted for positioning in preformed recesses in body tissue.
- the anchor illustrated in FIG. 7 the anchor has a sharp or pointed leading end portion to facilitate forming an opening in imperforate body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 7 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “b” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 7 to avoid confusion.
- the tubular cylindrical suture anchor 20 b has a generally cylindrical outer side surface 26 b which is coaxial with a cylindrical inner side surface 28 b .
- the cylindrical inner side surface 28 b forms a portion of a passage 30 b which extends through the anchor 20 b .
- a second cylindrical side surface 110 has a central axis which extends perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical side surface 28 b .
- the cylindrical side surface 110 intersects the cylindrical side surface 28 b and extends radially outward from the cylindrical side surface 28 b .
- the cylindrical side surfaces 28 b and 110 cooperate to form the passage 30 b with a generally L-shaped configuration.
- a suture 32 b is inserted into the passage 30 b in the suture anchor 20 b .
- the suture 32 b includes a portion or leg 34 b which extends away from a flat annular trailing end surface 36 b of the anchor 20 b .
- the suture 32 b has a second portion or leg 38 b which extends along the cylindrical outer side surface 26 b of the anchor 20 b and along the cylindrical inner side surface 68 b of the outer sleeve 66 b .
- a relatively short portion 44 b of the suture 32 b interconnects the leg portions 34 b and 38 b and is disposed in the passage 30 b in the suture anchor 20 b.
- An inserter assembly 60 b is used to position the suture anchor 20 b and a portion of the suture 32 b in a patient's body tissue 22 b .
- the inserter assembly 60 b includes a generally cylindrical tubular outer sleeve 66 b having a central passage 68 b in which the anchor 20 b is disposed.
- the inserter 60 b also includes a tubular inner sleeve 72 b which is telescopically received in the outer sleeve 66 b .
- the tubular inner sleeve 72 b has a conical tapered leading end portion 74 b which engages the trailing end surface 36 b of the anchor 20 b.
- the anchor 20 b has a leading end portion 112 with a generally conical configuration.
- the leading end portion 112 of the anchor 20 b is adapted to form an opening in an imperforate outer side surface 114 of the patient's body tissue 22 b .
- the leading end portion 112 of the anchor 20 b facilitates moving the anchor into the body tissue 22 b under the influence of force applied against the trailing end surface 36 b of the anchor 20 b by the tubular inner sleeve 72 b .
- the conical leading end portion 112 of the anchor 20 b is formed by a conical layer of a relatively hard polymeric material.
- the polymeric material forming the leading end portion 112 may be biodegradable if desired.
- the anchor 20 b has a cylindrical body portion or wall 116 which is disposed in a coaxial relationship with the leading end portion 112 .
- the cylindrical body portion 116 is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid.
- the cylindrical body portion 116 is formed of the same material as the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-4 .
- the leading end portion 112 is formed of a rigid polymeric material which does not absorb body liquid.
- the leading end portion 74 b of the tubular inner sleeve 72 b is tapered so that it applies force against the trailing end surface 36 b of the anchor 20 b at a relatively small area on the trailing end surface.
- the concentrated application of force to the trailing end surface 36 b of the anchor 20 b facilitates pivoting movement of the anchor in the body tissue 22 b upon tensioning of the leg 38 b of the suture 32 b.
- the body portion 116 of the anchor will absorb body liquid such as blood or other fluids.
- body liquid such as blood or other fluids.
- the body portion expands in all directions and presses against the body tissue 122 .
- body tissue is displaced and the mechanical interlock with the anchor 20 b is enhanced.
- the anchor 20 b is mechanically interlocked with the body tissue 122 by both pivotal movement of the anchor to a sidewise orientation and expansion of the anchor as it absorbs body liquids.
- the improved interlock obtained by expanding the anchor 20 b enables relatively large tension forces to be transmitted between a member (not shown) and the anchor 20 b through the suture 32 b.
- the anchor is formed entirely of material which absorbs body liquid when it is exposed to the body liquid.
- a portion of the anchor is formed of material which absorbs body liquid and another portion of the anchor is formed of material which does not absorb body liquid.
- the material which does not absorb body liquid has projections which engage body tissue to enhance an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 8 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “c” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 8 in order to avoid confusion.
- An anchor 20 c ( FIG. 8 ) has a tubular cylindrical configuration.
- a suture (not shown) extends through a central passage 30 c in the anchor 20 c in the same manner as illustrated in FIG. 1 for the anchor 20 .
- the anchor 20 c ( FIG. 8 ) has a body portion 116 c which is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid.
- the anchor 20 c includes a plurality of identical retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 .
- the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 are formed of a relatively hard polymeric material which does not absorb body liquid.
- the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 may be biodegradable if desired.
- the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 and a plurality of ribs or projections 138 which extend outward from the retaining portion.
- the body portion 116 c absorbs body liquid.
- the body portion 116 c of the anchor 20 c expands radially and axially outward to enhance the mechanical interlock with the body tissue.
- the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 are moved radially outward away from the central axis of the anchor 20 c .
- the ribs 138 have been shown in FIG. 8 as having a generally arcuate configuration and a generally smooth outer side surface, it is contemplated that the ribs could have barbs or other projections which would impale the body tissue as the body portion 116 c of the anchor 20 c absorbs body liquid and expands. Of course, this would further enhance the mechanical interlock between the anchor 20 c and the body tissue.
- the anchor has a generally flat annular leading end portion.
- the anchor 20 c could be provided with a conical leading end portion, similar to the conical leading end portion 112 on the anchor 20 b of FIG. 7 .
- the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 could be extended in an axial direction to form the conical leading end portion as three separate segments. As the body portion 116 c of the anchor 20 c absorbs body liquid and expands, the retaining portions 130 , 132 and 134 would move radially outward away from each other and the leading end portion of the anchor would expand.
- a relatively strong interlock is obtained between the anchor 20 c and body tissue.
- This interlock is obtained by changing the orientation of the anchor 20 c relative to the body tissue, in the manner illustrated for the anchor 20 in FIG. 2 .
- the interlock is obtained by expansion of the anchor 20 c as the body portion 116 c absorbs body liquid.
- the interlock is also obtained by engagement of the ribs 138 with body tissue. The result is a strong interlock which enables the anchor 20 c to resist very large tension forces transmitted to the anchor through a suture.
- the anchor is formed entirely of material which expands when it is exposed to body liquid.
- the anchor is formed by a core of material which expands upon being exposed to body liquid and an elastic jacket which encloses the core. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 9 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “d” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 9 in order to avoid confusion.
- An anchor 20 d ( FIG. 9 ) has a cylindrical configuration.
- the anchor 20 d includes a cylindrical core 144 which is enclosed by a tubular cylindrical jacket 146 .
- a passage 30 d extends through both the core 144 and the jacket 146 .
- the passage 30 d extends diametrically through the core 144 and the jacket 146 and has a cylindrical configuration.
- a suture (not shown) is positioned in the passage 30 d .
- the suture may be tied off at one end of the passage or may extend through the passage so that legs of the suture extend along opposite sides of the jacket 146 .
- the jacket 146 is provided with a plurality of circular openings 150 which extend through the jacket.
- the openings 150 enable body liquid to pass through the jacket into the core 144 .
- the jacket 146 is formed of an elastic polymeric material which is easily stretched.
- the core 144 is formed of a material which absorbs body liquid upon being exposed to the body liquid.
- the core 144 was formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which is the same as the material forming the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-4 .
- the entire anchor 20 d is exposed to body liquid.
- the body liquid passes through the openings 150 and is absorbed by the core 144 .
- the core 144 absorbs body liquid, the core expands and stretches the jacket 146 .
- the anchor 20 d has been shown as having a generally cylindrical configuration with flat annular end surfaces, it is contemplated that the anchor could be provided with a conical leading end portion, similar to the conical leading end portion 112 of the anchor 20 b of FIG. 7 .
- the conical leading end portion could be formed either as a portion of the jacket 46 or separately from the jacket. It is believed that it may be preferred to form a conical leading end portion for the anchor 20 d separately from the jacket 146 to enable the leading end portion to be formed of a hard material which is not readily stretched and which is capable of piercing an imperforate surface of body tissue.
- the jacket 146 is formed of a material which is resiliently stretched when the core 144 absorbs body liquid and expands. It is contemplated that the size of the jacket 146 could be increased in other ways to accommodate expansion of the core. For example, releasable tucks could be formed in the jacket. Upon expansion of the core, stitches or other devices holding the tucks would be released under the influence of force applied against the jacket by the core.
- the anchors illustrated in FIGS. 1-9 all have passages through which the suture extends.
- the anchor has an eyelet through which the suture extends. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 10 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-9 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “e” being associated with the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 10 to avoid confusion.
- An anchor 20 e has a solid cylindrical body portion 116 e .
- the body portion 116 e of the anchor 20 e is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid.
- the material forming the body portion of the anchor 20 e is the same as the material forming the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-4 . Upon absorbing body liquid, a portion 116 e of the anchor 20 e expands.
- the anchor 20 e is provided with a trailing end portion 160 which is connected with a suture.
- the trailing end portion 160 of the anchor 20 e has a circular wall 162 which is fixedly connected with the body portion 116 e of the anchor 20 e .
- a passage 30 e is formed in a projection 164 which extends axially outward from the end wall 162 .
- the passage 30 e receives a suture.
- the suture may be tied off on the projection 164 or may extend through the projection and have a pair of legs, corresponding to the legs 34 and 38 of the suture 32 of FIG. 1 .
- the body portion 116 e is exposed to body liquid. This results in the body portion 116 e of the anchor 20 e expanding radially and axially outward from the trailing end portion 160 to form a mechanical interlock with the body tissue.
- the anchors are formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor is formed of cellular material which absorbs body liquid. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 11 is generally similar to the embodiments of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-10 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “f” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 11 to avoid confusion.
- a suture anchor 20 f has a tubular cylindrical configuration when the anchor is in an unrestrained condition.
- the anchor When the suture anchor 20 f is in an unrestrained condition, the anchor has a tubular wall 24 f which has a cylindrical outer side surface 26 f which is coaxial with a cylindrical inner side surface 28 f of the anchor.
- the cylindrical inner side surface 28 f forms a passage 30 f which extends axially through the center of the suture anchor 20 f when the anchor is in an unrestrained condition.
- the wall 24 f of the suture anchor 20 f is formed as one piece of resilient material containing a large number of cells which are expandable to absorb body liquid.
- the cellular material which forms the suture anchor 20 f may be a hydrophilic polymeric cellular material which absorbs body liquid.
- the anchor 20 f may be shaped to any one of many different axially tapering or flaring configurations or may have a polygonal configuration.
- a suture 32 f is inserted into the passage 30 f in the suture anchor 20 f .
- the suture 32 f includes a leg portion 34 f which extends away from a flat annular trailing end surface 36 f of the anchor 20 f .
- the suture 32 f has a second portion or leg 38 f which extends across a flat annular leading end surface 40 f of the anchor 20 f .
- the leg 38 f of the suture 32 f extends along the cylindrical outer side surface 26 f .
- a relatively short portion 44 f of the suture 32 f interconnects the leg portion 34 f and 38 f and is disposed in the passage 30 f in the anchor 20 f.
- An inserter assembly 60 f is used to position the anchor 20 f and a portion of the suture 32 f in a patient's body tissue 22 f .
- the inserter assembly 60 f includes a cylindrical tubular outer sleeve 66 f having a cylindrical passage 68 f in which the anchor 20 f is disposed.
- the inserter 60 f also includes a cylindrical tubular inner sleeve 72 f which is telescopically received in the outer sleeve 66 f .
- the tubular inner sleeve 72 f has a cylindrical leading end portion 74 f which engages the trailing end surface 36 f of the anchor 20 f.
- the leading end portion 74 f of the tubular inner sleeve 72 f has an end wall 168 with a flat end surface which abuttingly engages the flat annular trailing end surface 36 f on the anchor 20 f .
- the two legs 34 f and 36 f of the suture 32 f extend through a central opening formed in the end wall 168 at the leading end portion 74 f of the inner sleeve 72 f .
- the legs 34 f and 38 f of the suture 32 f extend through the tubular inner sleeve 72 f to a location remote from the inserter assembly 60 f . If desired, one of the legs 34 f or 38 f of the suture could be omitted. If this was done, the suture 32 f could be tied or otherwise secured to the anchor 20 f.
- the anchor 20 f may be inserted into a human patient's body at many different locations.
- the anchor 20 f may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue. In the situation illustrated schematically in FIG. 11 , the anchor 20 f is being inserted into soft body tissue in a patient's body.
- a leading end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 60 f has an axially tapered or configuration.
- the pointed configuration of the leading end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 60 f enables the leading end portion of the outer sleeve to form an opening in an imperforate outer side surface 114 f of the patient's body tissue 22 f .
- the pointed leading end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 60 f facilitates moving the outer sleeve 60 f into the body tissue 22 f under the influence of force manually applied against an outer end portion of the outer sleeve 60 f.
- the pointed leading end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 66 f is pressed against the imperforate outer side surface 114 f of skin or other tissue 120 f .
- the pointed leading end portion of the outer sleeve 66 f pierces the imperforate outer surface 114 f of the skin 120 f and enters soft body tissue 122 f disposed beneath the skin.
- the outer sleeve 66 f is forced into the soft body tissue 22 f for a desired distance corresponding to the distance which the suture anchor 20 f is to be inserted into the body tissue.
- the inner sleeve 72 f is then pressed downward (as viewed in FIG. 11 ) to move the suture anchor 20 f to the leading end portion 170 of the outer tubular member 66 f .
- the inner side surface 68 f of the tubular outer member 66 f applies force against the outer side surface 26 f of the anchor 20 f to maintain the anchor in the compressed condition shown in FIG. 11 .
- the outer tubular member 66 f is then moved axially upward (as viewed in FIG. 11 ) relative to the stationary inner tubular member 72 f . This results in the anchor 20 f being ejected from the outer tubular member 66 f into the body tissue 22 f .
- a pointed member such as a trocar, could be inserted through the outer sleeve 66 f to pierce the surface 114 f and body tissue 22 f . If this was done, the inner sleeve 72 f and anchor 20 f would be removed from the outer sleeve 66 f to provide room for the pointed member. After the body tissue has been pierced by the pointed member, the pointed member would be withdrawn from the outer sleeve 66 f and the inner sleeve 72 f and compressed anchor 20 f inserted into the outer sleeve.
- the anchor 20 f is formed of a resilient cellular material. Prior to insertion of the anchor 20 f into the outer sleeve 66 f , the cellular material of the anchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from a relatively large unrestrained size to a compacted size illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- the unrestrained size of the suture anchor 20 f may be 2 to 20 times as large as the size illustrated in FIG. 11 .
- the passage 30 f which extends through the anchor 20 f when the anchor is in its unrestrained condition, is collapsed tightly inward against the portion 44 f of the suture 32 f .
- the anchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from its unrestrained condition, the cells in the anchor are collapsed.
- the anchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from an unrestrained condition to the compacted or compressed condition of FIG. 11 in much the same manner as in which a sponge may be compressed.
- the compressed anchor 20 f with the suture 32 f extending through the anchor and the inner sleeve 72 f , is inserted into the outer sleeve 66 f .
- the inner sleeve 72 f then pushes the compressed anchor axially downward (as viewed in FIG. 11 ) into the outer sleeve as the telescopic relationship between the inner and outer sleeves is increased.
- the inner side surface 68 f of the outer sleeve applies force against the outer side surface 26 f of the anchor to hold the anchor in its compressed condition.
- the force holding the anchor 20 f in a compressed condition is removed from the outer side surface 26 f of the anchor. As this occurs, the natural resilience of the cellular material forming the anchor 20 f causes the anchor to expand.
- the anchor 20 f As the anchor 20 f expands, the anchor applies force against the soft body tissue 122 f and increases the size of the cavity which was originally formed by the outer sleeve 66 f of the inserter assembly 60 f . As the anchor 20 f expands, it applies force against the soft body tissue 122 f and displaces the soft body tissue. Thus, the outer side surface 26 f of the anchor 20 f is pressed against the soft body tissue 122 f and moves the soft body tissue as the anchor expands radially outward.
- the cells in the anchor are expanded from a collapsed condition to an expanded condition.
- body liquids are drawn into the cells.
- the anchor 20 f absorbs body liquid as it expands.
- the anchor 20 f is formed of a resilient polymeric material having an open cell, sponge-like construction.
- the cells are collapsed.
- the anchor 20 f expands in the body tissue 22 f , the cells expand. Since the anchor 20 f has an open cellular construction, body liquid can flow into the cells as the anchor expands.
- the expanded anchor is substantially larger than the opening which was formed in the body tissue by insertion of the outer sleeve 66 f into the body tissue.
- the anchor may not expand fully back to its unrestrained size.
- the visco-elastic nature of the body tissue causes the body tissue to come together and close off the passage which was formed by the insertion of the outer sleeve 66 f into the body tissue.
- the body tissue will move inward and grip the legs or portions 34 f and 38 f of the suture 32 f .
- the anchor 20 f will fill a cavity formed in the body tissue 22 f by expansion of the anchor.
- the expansion of the anchor 20 f in the body tissue results in the formation of an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue to prevent the anchor from being pulled out of the body tissue under the influence of tension applied to the suture 32 f .
- the suture 32 f may be used to position a member which is body tissue, in the manner similar to that illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 , or may be used to position a splint or implant member relative to the body tissue. Since the expanded anchor 20 f has a firm interlock with the body tissue 122 f , tension forces transmitted through the suture 32 f between the anchor 20 f and a member held in place by the suture will not pull the anchor 20 f out of the body tissue.
- the compressed suture anchor 20 f is being inserted into a solid mass of soft body tissue 122 f .
- the suture anchor 20 f could be inserted into either a natural or artificial body cavity. If this was done the suture anchor 20 f would expand to at least partially fill the body cavity.
- the anchor 20 f moves through the open end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 66 f into the body tissue 22 f .
- the outer sleeve has a closed pointed end portion and the anchor is moved from the outer sleeve at a location immediately behind the pointed end portion of the outer sleeve. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 12 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 11 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “g” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 12 to avoid confusion.
- An anchor 20 g has the same construction and is formed of the same resilient open cell material as the anchor 20 f of FIG. 11 .
- a suture 32 g has a leg or portion 34 g which extends from a flat annular trailing end surface 36 g of the cylindrical anchor 20 g .
- a second leg or portion 38 g of the suture 32 g extends from a flat annular leading end surface 40 g of the anchor 20 g .
- a portion 44 g of the suture 32 g extends through the anchor and interconnects the legs or portions 34 g and 38 g.
- the two legs or portions 34 g and 38 g of the suture 32 g extend through a cylindrical central passage in an outer sleeve 72 g of an inserter assembly 60 g .
- the inner sleeve 72 g is disposed in a telescopic relationship with a cylindrical outer sleeve 66 g of the inserter assembly 60 g .
- the inner sleeve 72 g cooperates with the outer sleeve 66 g in the same manner as previously explained in conjunction with the inserter assembly of FIG. 11 .
- the outer sleeve 66 g has a solid pointed end portion 170 g with a generally conical configuration.
- the pointed end portion 170 g is utilized to pierce an imperforate surface of body tissue in much the same manner as in which the end portion 170 of the outer sleeve 66 f of the inserter assembly 60 f ( FIG. 11 ) is used to pierce an imperforate surface 114 f of the body tissue 22 f.
- the outer sleeve 66 g has a generally oval opening 180 in a cylindrical outer side surface 182 of the outer sleeve 66 g .
- the opening 180 is connected with a central passage 68 g .
- the passage 68 g extends from an open upper (as viewed in FIG. 12 ) end portion of the outer sleeve 66 g to the solid pointed leading end portion 170 g.
- the inner sleeve 72 g is moved axially downward (as viewed in FIG. 12 ) and the anchor 20 g is forced along an arcuate cam surface 184 leading to the opening 180 .
- the leading end 40 g of the anchor 20 g applies force against the body tissue to displace the body tissue and provide space for the anchor.
- the orientation of the anchor 20 g changes from the orientation shown in FIG. 12 to an orientation similar to the orientation of the anchor 20 in FIG. 3 .
- This pivotal movement of the anchor 20 g results in the anchor moving from an initial orientation in which a central axis of the anchor extends parallel to and is coincident with a central axis of the outer sleeve 66 g to an orientation in which the central axis of the anchor 20 g extends perpendicular to the central axis of the outer sleeve 66 g.
- the anchor 20 g expands under the influence of its own natural resilience and further displaces body tissue.
- the inner sleeve 72 g has been moved downward to the maximum extent possible, that is, to a position in which the leading end of the inner sleeve 72 g engages the cam surface 184 , the inner and outer sleeves are withdrawn together from the body tissue. As this occurs, engagement of the anchor 20 g with the body tissue causes the trailing end portion of the anchor to move out of the passage 68 g in the outer sleeve 66 g.
- the pointed leading portion 170 of the outer sleeve moves upward (as viewed in FIG. 12 ), past the anchor 20 g .
- the anchor 20 g expands into the space previously occupied by the leading end portion 170 g of the outer sleeve 66 g .
- the visco-elastic body tissue closes around the anchor 20 g and the legs 34 g and 38 g of the suture 32 g.
- the anchor 20 g As the anchor 20 g is forced from the outer sleeve 66 g into the body tissue and expands, cells in the anchor 20 g also expand. As the cells in the anchor 20 g expand, body liquid is drawn into and at least partially fills the cells in the anchor.
- the anchor 20 g has an open cellular construction, similar to the construction of a sponge.
- the anchor 20 g is resiliently compressed prior to insertion into the outer sleeve 66 g so that the cells in the anchor 20 g are resiliently collapsed until the anchor is allowed to expand as it is forced out of the side opening 180 in the outer sleeve 66 g.
- the general configuration of the anchor 20 is illustrated as being maintained constant.
- the anchor 20 has a cylindrical tubular configuration with a linear central axis.
- the configuration of the anchor is changed while the anchor is in a patient's body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 13 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “h” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 13 to avoid confusion.
- a suture anchor 20 h has the same construction and is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as the suture anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-3 .
- the suture anchor 20 h ( FIG. 13 ) has a cylindrical tubular configuration.
- the suture anchor 20 h has a cylindrical outer side surface 26 h .
- a cylindrical central passage (not shown) extends through the suture anchor 20 h between opposite annular end surfaces 36 h and 40 h of the suture anchor 20 h.
- a suture 32 h has a leg 34 h which extends from an annular end surface 36 h of the anchor 20 h .
- a second leg 38 h of the suture 32 h extends from the opposite end surface 40 h of the anchor 20 h .
- the anchor 20 h is inserted into body tissue 20 h in the same manner as in which the anchor 20 f of FIG. 11 is inserted into the body tissue 22 f .
- an inserter assembly similar to the inserter assembly 60 f of FIG. 11 , is used to position the anchor 20 h in the body tissue 22 h .
- the inserter assembly may include a tubular outer sleeve, corresponding to the sleeve 66 f of FIG.
- the inner sleeve 72 f is provided with a conical leading end portion having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the leading end portion 74 ( FIG. 1 ) of the inner sleeve 72 . This enables the inserter assembly to pivot the suture anchor 20 h to the position shown in FIG. 13 .
- the outer sleeve of the inserter assembly which is used to position the anchor 20 h in the body tissue 22 h has a pointed leading end portion, corresponding to the pointed leading end 170 of the outer sleeve 66 f of the inserter assembly 60 f of FIG. 11 .
- the pointed leading end of the outer sleeve of the inserter assembly was used to pierce the imperforate outer side surface 114 h of skin 120 h and to enter soft body tissue 122 h.
- the opposite legs 34 h and 38 h of the suture 32 h were tensioned. This resulted in the suture 32 h applying force against the opposite flat annular end surfaces 36 h and 40 h of the anchor 20 h .
- the force applied to opposite ends of the anchor 20 h by the suture 32 h pulled the outer side surface 26 h of the anchor against the body tissue 122 h .
- the force applied against opposite ends of the anchor 20 h by the suture 32 h caused the suture to bend from an initial configuration to the deflected configuration shown in FIG. 13 .
- the anchor 20 h When the anchor 20 h was in the initial configuration, the anchor 20 h had a straight longitudinal central axis, the same as the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-3 . However, tensioning the suture 32 h caused the legs 34 h and 38 h of the suture to apply force against opposite ends of the anchor 20 h and pull the anchor against the body tissue 122 h . As this occurred, the anchor was deflected to the arcuate configuration illustrated in FIG. 13 . Since the anchor 20 h is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-3 , the anchor 20 h absorbs body fluid and expands in the body tissue 122 h while the anchor has the deflected configuration illustrated in FIG. 13 .
- the configuration of the anchor 20 h is changed from an initial configuration in which the anchor has a straight longitudinal central axis to a configuration in which the anchor has an arcuate longitudinal central axis by tensioning the suture 32 h to apply force against opposite ends of the anchor.
- the configuration of the anchor is changed from an initial configuration to a deflected configuration by tensioning a suture which is connected with a central portion of the anchor. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 14 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 13 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “j” being associated with the numerals of FIG. 14 to avoid confusion.
- An anchor 20 j has an outer side surface 26 j .
- the outer side surface 26 j extends between opposite end surfaces 36 j and 40 j of the anchor.
- a suture 32 j is connected with a central portion of the anchor 20 j disposed between the opposite end surfaces 36 j and 40 j .
- the anchor 20 j is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as the anchor 20 of FIGS. 1-3 .
- the anchor 20 j is inserted into body tissue 22 j in the same manner as described in connection with the embodiment of the invention illustrated FIG. 13 .
- the anchor 20 j Prior to insertion of the anchor 20 j into the body tissue 22 j , the anchor 20 j has a solid cylindrical configuration with a straight longitudinal central axis. As the anchor 20 j is inserted into the body tissue 22 j and moved to the orientation shown in FIG. 14 , the suture 32 j is tensioned. Tensioning of the suture 32 j presses the outer side surface 26 j of the anchor 20 j against the body tissue 22 j . As this occurs, the anchor 20 j is deflected from its initial configuration to the deflected configuration illustrated in FIG. 14 . When the anchor 20 j is in the deflected orientation, the longitudinal central axis of the anchor has an arcuate configuration.
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Description
- This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/442,353 filed May 21, 2003. The aforementioned '353 application is itself a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/703,058 filed Oct. 31, 2000 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,572,635). The aforementioned '058 application is itself a continuation of application Ser. No. 09/378,190 filed Aug. 20, 1999 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,152,949). The aforementioned '190 application is itself a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/964,167 filed Nov. 4, 1997 (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,980,559). The aforementioned '167 application is itself a divisional of application Ser. No. 08/699,553 filed Aug. 19, 1996 (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,718,717). The benefit of the earlier filing dates of the aforementioned applications is hereby claimed.
- The present invention relates to new and improved suture anchor and more specifically to a suture anchor which is capable of expanding in a patient's body to enable the anchor to withstand relatively large pull-out forces.
- Anchors are commonly utilized to retain sutures in a patient's body. The anchors have previously been formed of metal, such as stainless steel or titanium. In addition, anchors have been formed of biodegradable materials. These known anchors have relied upon mechanical interlocks between the body tissue and the anchor to retain the anchor in place against the influence of force transmitted through the suture to the anchor. It has previously been suggested to construct anchors in the manner disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,405,359; 5,403,348; 5,203,787; 5,046,513; and 5,041,129. In addition, an anchor formed of body tissue is disclosed in co-pending application Ser. No. 08/626,393 filed Mar. 29, 1996 filed by Peter M. Bonutti and entitled “Suture Anchor”.
- The present invention relates to a new and improved suture anchor which absorbs body liquid. A suture extends from the anchor. The anchor and the suture are inserted into a patient's body. When the anchor is disposed in the patient's body, the anchor expands. The anchor expands by absorbing body liquid and/or by its own natural resilience. As the anchor expands, an improved interlock is obtained between the anchor and the body tissue to enable the anchor to resist relatively large tension forces transmitted through the suture.
- The anchor may be formed of a material which absorbs body liquid. Alternatively, the anchor may contain cells which are expanded to absorb body liquid.
- The anchor may have a leading end portion which forms an opening in an imperforate body surface. Alternatively, the anchor may be inserted into body tissue through an opening formed in the body tissue by a member other than the anchor. The configuration of the anchor may be changed while the anchor is in the body tissue.
- The foregoing and other features of the invention will become more apparent upon a consideration of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which an anchor is inserted into a patient's body with a suture extending into the anchor; -
FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the anchor ofFIG. 1 is pivoted in the patient's body; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the patient's body tissue is secured with the anchor immediately after the anchor has been inserted into the patient's body; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic illustration, generally similar toFIG. 3 , illustrating the manner in which the anchor expands by absorbing body liquid after the anchor has been inserted into the patient's body; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration depicting another manner in which the anchor ofFIG. 1 may be inserted into a patient's body; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration depicting the manner in which the anchor ofFIG. 5 expands in the patient's body by absorbing body liquid; -
FIG. 7 is a schematic illustration, generally similar toFIG. 1 , illustrating the manner in which a second embodiment of the anchor may be inserted into a patient's body through an imperforate surface on body tissue; -
FIG. 8 is a schematic pictorial illustration of a third embodiment of the anchor having a portion which absorbs body liquid and a portion which does not absorb body liquid and has projections to engage body tissue; -
FIG. 9 is a schematic pictorial illustration of a fourth embodiment of the anchor having a core which absorbs body liquid and a casing formed of an elastic material which does not absorb body liquid; -
FIG. 10 is a pictorial schematic illustration of a suture receiving opening formed in material which does not absorb body liquid and is connected with a main portion which absorbs body liquid; -
FIG. 11 is a schematic illustration of a an apparatus for inserting an anchor having cells which are collapsed before the anchor is moved into a patient's body; -
FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of another apparatus for inserting the anchor ofFIG. 11 into body tissue; -
FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of the manner in which the configuration of an anchor is changed while the anchor is in the patient's body tissue; and -
FIG. 14 is a schematic illustration of another manner in which the configuration of an anchor is changed while the anchor is in a patient's body tissue. - General Description
- Suture anchors have previously been utilized to retain sutures in either hard or soft tissue in a human patient's body. The suture anchors have previously been formed of metal, biodegradable materials, and other materials. These known suture anchors have been retained in the patient's body by changing the orientation of the anchor relative to the patient's body once it has been inserted into the patient's body. Alternatively, known anchors have been retained in the patient's body by a mechanical interlock formed with the material of the patient's body by barbs or other projections.
- In accordance with one of the features of the present invention, sutures may be retained in a patient's body by anchors which are at least partially formed of material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid. The material expands as it absorbs the liquid in the patient's body. As the anchor expands, an improved interlock is formed between the anchor and body tissue of the patient's body. The improved interlock enables relatively large forces to be transmitted through a suture to the anchor.
- In accordance with another of the features of the present invention, sutures may be retained in a patient's body by anchors which are formed of material which expands under the influence of its own natural resilience. As the material expands, cells are expanded from a collapsed condition. As the cells expand, the anchor absorbs body liquid by at least partially filling the cells with body liquid. As the anchor expands, an improved interlock is formed between the anchor and tissue of the patient's body. If desired, the material which forms the cells could also absorb body liquid.
- In accordance with another feature of the invention, the anchor could be inserted into a patient's body through an imperforate surface on body tissue. This may be done by forming an opening in the body tissue with a leading end portion of the anchor. Alternatively, the opening could be formed by one or more members other than the anchor. Once the anchor has entered the patient's body the configuration of the anchor may be changed under the combined influence of force transmitted to the anchor through the suture and force applied against the outer surface of the anchor by body tissue.
- Suture Anchor Formed of Material which Absorbs Body Liquid
- A suture anchor 20 (
FIG. 1 ) is formed of a material which absorbs body liquid when the anchor is exposed to body liquid. As the material of theanchor 20 absorbs body liquid, the anchor expands from the initial volume ofFIGS. 1-3 to the expanded volume ofFIG. 4 . As the material of theanchor 20 absorbs body liquid and expands, the volume of the anchor increases and an improved mechanical interlock is formed between the anchor and body tissue in which the anchor has been inserted. The improved interlock enables theanchor 20 to resist large tension forces in asuture 32 without pulling out ofbody tissue 22. - It is contemplated that the
anchor 20 could be completely formed of material which absorbs body liquid. Alternatively, the anchor could be partially formed of material which absorbs body liquid and partially formed of material which does not absorb body liquid. The material which does not absorb body liquid may be provided with projections which are forced into the body upon expansion of the material which absorbs body liquid. This would result in at least two different interlocks being obtained between the anchor and the body tissue, that is, an interlock due to expansion of the material which absorbs body liquid and an interlock due to engagement of projections on the material which does not absorb body liquid with the body tissue. - The
suture anchor 20 is entirely formed of material which absorbs body liquid. In one specific instance, thesuture anchor 20 was formed of a polymeric material which absorbs body liquid. The polymeric material may be either a copolymer or a dipolymer. The polymeric material may be hydrophilic. The polymeric material may be cellulose, petroylglutamic acid, high purity carboxymethylcellulose, a collagen, or polylactide. It is believed that a ceramic as found in hydroxyapatite composites with polyethylene, polylactide or polyhydroxybutyrate may be utilized to form theanchor 20. Of course, thesuture anchor 20 could be formed of other known materials which absorb body liquid. - It is theorized that the hydrophilic material forming the
anchor 20 attracts body liquid under the influence of molecular attraction and establishes molecular linkages with the body liquid. The material forming theanchor 20 is body liquid permeable. The body liquid enters minute cavities in the porous material forming theanchor 20 under the influence of capillary action. The attractive forces between molecules of the body liquid and molecules of the material forming theanchor 20 holds the body liquid in the minute cavities in the material forming the anchor. - In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , thesuture anchor 20 has a tubular cylindrical configuration. Thesuture anchor 20 has atubular wall 24 formed of material which absorbs body liquid. Thetubular wall 24 has a cylindricalouter side surface 26 which is coaxial with a cylindricalinner side surface 28. The cylindricalinner side surface 28 forms acylindrical passage 30 which extends axially through the center of thesuture anchor 20. - The
wall 24 of thesuture anchor 20 is formed as one piece of a porous hydrophilic polymer which absorbs body liquid. Although it is preferred to form theanchor 20 with a cylindrical configuration, the anchor may be shaped or ground to any one of many different axially tapering or flaring configurations, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,348. It is believed that it may be preferred to form theanchor 20 with either a cylindrical configuration or a polygonal configuration. - Although it is contemplated that the tubular
cylindrical suture anchor 20 could be of many different sizes, it is believed that the suture anchor may preferably have a length or axial extent of between 2 and 4 millimeters. The cylindricalouter side surface 26 of thesuture anchor 20 may have a diameter of between 1 and 2 millimeters. The cylindricalinner side surface 28 of thepassage 30 in theanchor 20 may have a diameter of 1 to 1 millimeter. Of course, thesuture anchor 20 could be formed with many different dimensions and/or shapes if desired. - A
suture 32 is inserted into thepassage 30 in thesuture anchor 20. Thesuture 32 includes a portion orleg 34 which extends away from a flat annular trailingend surface 36 of theanchor 20. In addition, thesuture 32 has a second portion orleg 38 which extends across a flat annularleading end surface 40 of theanchor 20. Theleg 38 of thesuture 32 extends along the cylindricalouter side surface 26 of theanchor 20 to a location adjacent to and spaced from theleg portion 34 of thesuture 32. A relativelyshort portion 44 of thesuture 32 interconnects theleg portions passage 30 in thesuture anchor 20. - An
inserter assembly 60 is used to position thesuture anchor 20 and a portion of thesuture 32 in a patient'sbody tissue 22. Theinserter assembly 60 includes a cylindrical tubularouter sleeve 66 having a cylindricalcentral passage 68 in which theanchor 20 is disposed. Theinserter 60 also includes a cylindrical tubularinner sleeve 72 which is telescopically received in theouter sleeve 66. The tubularinner sleeve 72 has a conical taperedleading end portion 74 which engages an annular trailingend surface 36 of theanchor 20. - The leg or
portion 34 of thesuture 32 extends through acylindrical passage 76 in theinner sleeve 72. The leg orportion 38 of thesuture 32 extends through thecentral passage 68 in theouter sleeve 66 along a path which extends between the inner and outer sleeves. The leg orportion 38 of thesuture 32 could extend along the outside of theouter sleeve 66. If desired, one of the legs orportions suture 32 could be tied or otherwise secured to theanchor 20. - It is contemplated that the
anchor 20 may be inserted into a human patient's body at many different locations. Theanchor 20 may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue. In the situation illustrated schematically inFIG. 1 , theanchor 20 is being inserted intobone tissue 22 in a patient's body. Acylindrical recess 80 is formed in thebone tissue 22 of the patient's body by drilling or other methods. Therecess 80 extends through a hard compactouter layer 82 of the patient'sbone tissue 22 into the relatively porous inner orcancellous tissue 84. - To insert the
anchor 20 in the patient'sbody tissue 22, the cylindricalinner sleeve 72 is moved axially downward (as viewed inFIG. 1 ) to apply force against a relatively small area on the annular trailingend surface 36 of theanchor 20. Once theanchor 20 has been pushed into therecess 80 by axial movement of theinner sleeve 72 relative to theouter sleeve 66, theleg 38 of thesuture 32 is tensioned to apply force against an annularleading end surface 40 of theanchor 20. At the same time, the bevelled leadingend 74 of theinner sleeve 72 is pressed against the trailingend surface 36 of the anchor. - This results in the application of a counterclockwise (as viewed in
FIGS. 1 and 2 ) torque to theanchor 20. This torque causes theanchor 20 to pivot through the orientation shown inFIG. 2 to the orientation shown inFIG. 3 . Once theanchor 20 has been pivoted to the orientation shown inFIG. 3 , by tensioning thesuture 32 and applying force against the anchor with theleading end portion 74 of theinner sleeve 72, theanchor 20 engages the hard compactouter layer 82 of the patient's bone tissue to hold the anchor in therecess 80. Thus, a solid initial interlock is obtained between theanchor 20 andbody tissue 22. - The
suture 32 is then tensioned to secure a member, such asbody tissue 90, in place. The member orbody tissue 90 may be soft tissue, or a ligament, or a tendon, or other body tissue. If desired, thesuture 32 may be used to secure other members, such as an implant or splint, in place relative to the patient'sbody tissue 22. The suture is tensioned to transmit force between theanchor 20 and a member to be held in place. - One specific known
inserter assembly 60 and method of inserting asuture anchor 20 into a patient's body tissue has been illustrated inFIGS. 1-3 . This specific inserter assembly and the method of inserting theanchor 20 are the same as is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,348 issued Apr. 4, 1995 and entitled “Suture Anchor”. However, it is contemplated that many different known types of inserter assemblies could be utilized to install thesuture anchor 20 with many different methods in a patient's body tissue. For example, the inserter assembly and method disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,464,426 issued Nov. 7, 1995 and entitled “Method of Closing Discontinuity in Tissue” could be utilized if desired. Of course, other known apparatus and methods could also be utilized if desired. - In accordance with a feature of the invention, the
suture anchor 20 absorbs body liquid and expands once the suture anchor has been inserted into thebody tissue 22. The expansion of thesuture anchor 20 improves the initial interlock between the anchor andbody tissue 22. The initial interlock between theanchor 20 andbody tissue 22 is obtained by pivoting the anchor in the body tissue to the orientation shown inFIG. 3 . The improved interlock is obtained by expanding theanchor 20, as shown inFIG. 4 . The improved interlock allows relatively large tension forces to be transmitted through thesuture 32 between theanchor 20 and a member to be held in place by the suture. - The
suture anchor 20 expands in all directions, from the initial size illustrated inFIG. 3 to a relatively large expanded size illustrated inFIG. 4 , shortly after the suture anchor has been inserted into thebody tissue 22. After thesuture anchor 20 has been inserted into thebody tissue 22, the suture anchor is exposed to body liquids, indicated schematically at 98 inFIG. 4 . Thebody liquids 98 are drawn into thesuture anchor 20 due to the affinity of the polymeric material forming thesuture anchor 20 for body liquids. - As the
body liquids 98 are drawn into thesuture anchor 20, the anchor expands in a substantially uniform manner in all directions. Thus, theanchor 20 swells both radially and axially. Substantially uniform expansion of the entire outer side surface area of thesuture anchor 20 occurs asbody liquids 98 are absorbed by the anchor. The extent of expansion of thesuture anchor 20 will depend upon the specific characteristics of the material from which the suture anchor is formed and may vary between 10 and 50 percent by volume. Of course, the extent of expansion of theanchor 20 will be a function of the force applied against the outer side surface of the anchor by thebody tissue 22. - As the
suture anchor 20 swells, the size of theanchor 20 increases. As the size of theanchor 20 increases, the outer side surface of the anchor presses both axially and radially outward against thebody tissue 22. As theanchor 20 expands and presses against the body tissue, the body tissue is displaced by the anchor. Thus, the outer side surface of theanchor 20 applies force against thebody tissue 22 and moves the body tissue to make room for the anchor as the anchor expands. If theanchor 20 encounters a localized area of high resistance to expansion in the body tissue, the anchor will expand around the localized area and may even shift in thebody tissue 22. - The expansion of the
anchor 20 as it absorbs thebody liquids 98 results in an increasing mechanical interlocking action between theanchor 20 and thebody tissue 22. There is an initial mechanical interlock between theanchor 20 and thebody tissue 22 when the anchor has its original or initial size (FIG. 3 ). Asbody liquids 98 are absorbed by thesuture anchor 20 and the volume of the anchor increases, the anchor expands to improve the mechanical interlock between the anchor and thebody tissue 22. The improved interlock between theanchor 20 andbody tissue 22 allows relatively large tension forces to be transmitted through thesuture 32 without pulling the anchor out of the body tissue. - Installation—Second Procedure
- In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIGS. 1-4 , theanchor 20 was pivoted from the orientation shown inFIG. 1 through the orientation shown inFIG. 2 to the orientation shown inFIG. 3 to obtain an initial mechanical interlock between the anchor andbody tissue 22. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6 , the anchor is not pivoted from its initial orientation to obtain an initial mechanical interlock. The anchor is merely positioned in the body tissue and expanded in all directions by absorbing body liquid. The expansion of the anchor results in the formation of an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “a” being associated with the numerals ofFIGS. 5 and 6 in order to avoid confusion. - The suture anchor 20 a has the same construction and is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as the
suture anchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-3 . The suture anchor 20 a (FIG. 5 ) has a cylindrical tubular configuration. The suture anchor 20 a has a cylindrical outer side surface 26 a. A cylindricalcentral passage 30 a extends through the suture anchor 20 a between opposite annular end surfaces 36 a and 40 a of the suture anchor 20 a. - A
suture 32 a has aleg 34 a which extends through a passage 76 a formed in aninner sleeve 72 a; Asecond leg 38 a of thesuture 32 a extends through acentral passage 68 a and a tubular outer sleeve 66 a. Theleg 38 a of thesuture 32 a extends between a cylindrical inner side surface 68 a of theinner sleeve 72 a and a cylindrical inner side surface of the outer sleeve 66 a. - It is contemplated that the anchor 20 a may be inserted into a patient's body at many different locations. The anchor 20 a may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue. In the situation illustrated schematically in
FIG. 5 , the anchor is being inserted intobone tissue 22 a in a patient's body with theinserter assembly 60 a. Arecess 80 a is formed in the bone tissue 20 a of the human patient's body by drilling or other methods. Thecylindrical recess 80 a extends through the hard compactouter layer 82 a of the patient's bone tissue 20 a into the relatively porous inner orcancellous tissue 84 a. - To insert the anchor 20 a in the patient's
body tissue 22 a, theinner sleeve 72 a is moved axially downward (as viewed inFIG. 5 ) to apply force against the trailingend surface 36 a of the anchor 20 a. In this embodiment of theinserter assembly 60 a, theinner sleeve 72 a has a cylindrical leading end portion 74 a which applies a substantially uniform force over substantially the entire flat annular trailingend surface 36 a of the anchor 20 a. Therefore, the anchor 20 a is not pivoted but is merely moved straight into therecess 80 a. - Once the anchor 20 a has been positioned in the
recess 80 a, the anchor absorbsbody liquid 98 a and increases in volume as the liquid is absorbed. This results in the anchor expanding in all directions from the initial size ofFIG. 5 to a relatively large expanded size illustrated inFIG. 6 . As the anchor 20 a expands, its size increases by 10 to 50 percent by volume. - The anchor 20 a is porous and is formed of a hydrophilic material. The
body liquid 98 a is drawn into openings in the porous material of the anchor 20 a by the affinity of the porous material forming the anchor for the body liquid. The attractive forces between the material forming the anchor 20 a and the body liquid holds the body liquid in the anchor. - As the anchor 20 a expands from the initial size, the outer surfaces on the anchor press radially and axially against the
body tissue 22 a. Substantially uniform expansion of the anchor 20 a forms a secure mechanical interlock with the body tissue. This interlock enables tension forces to be transmitted through thesuture 32 a between the anchor 20 a and a member, such as thebody tissue 90 a. - As the anchor 20 a expands radially outward, the
cancellous tissue 84 a is compressed and the size of the portion of therecess 80 a in thecancellous tissue 84 a is increased. As this happens, the diameter of the cylindrical anchor 20 a increases from a diameter which is just slightly less than the size of the portion of therecess 80 a which extends through the hard compactouter layer 82 a of thebone tissue 22 a to a diameter which is greater than the diameter of the portion of therecess 80 a extending through the hard compactouter layer 82 a of bone tissue. This results in the anchor 20 a being locked in place in thebody tissue 22 a. - The
suture 32 a can then be used to secure amember 90 a in place in the manner illustrated schematically inFIG. 6 . Themember 90 a may be soft body tissue, or a ligament, or a tendon, or other body tissue. If desired, thesuture 32 a may be used to secure an implant or splint in place relative to the patient'sbody 22 a. The interlock between the anchor 20 a andbody tissue 22 a enables substantial tension force to be transmitted through thesuture 32 a without pulling the anchor out of the body tissue. - The expansion of the anchor 20 a has been schematically illustrated in
FIG. 6 as being uniform in all directions. This will be the case when thebody tissue 22 a applies uniform forces against all sides of the anchor 20 a. However, thebody tissue 22 a may provide nonuniform resistance to expansion of the anchor 20 a. When this occurs, the anchor 20 a may shift in thebody tissue 22 a under the influence of forces applied against the body tissue as the anchor expands. In addition or alternatively, the anchor 20 a may expand in a nonuniform manner. - In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIGS. 1-4 , theanchor 20 has a generally cylindrical configuration and is formed entirely of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid. The anchor illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , due to its relatively blunt leading end portion, is particularly well adapted for positioning in preformed recesses in body tissue. In the embodiment of the anchor illustrated inFIG. 7 , the anchor has a sharp or pointed leading end portion to facilitate forming an opening in imperforate body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 7 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “b” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 7 to avoid confusion. - The tubular
cylindrical suture anchor 20 b has a generally cylindricalouter side surface 26 b which is coaxial with a cylindricalinner side surface 28 b. The cylindricalinner side surface 28 b forms a portion of apassage 30 b which extends through theanchor 20 b. In addition to the main portion of thepassage 30 b formed by thecylindrical side surface 28 b, a secondcylindrical side surface 110 has a central axis which extends perpendicular to the central axis of thecylindrical side surface 28 b. Thecylindrical side surface 110 intersects thecylindrical side surface 28 b and extends radially outward from thecylindrical side surface 28 b. The cylindrical side surfaces 28 b and 110 cooperate to form thepassage 30 b with a generally L-shaped configuration. - A
suture 32 b is inserted into thepassage 30 b in thesuture anchor 20 b. Thesuture 32 b includes a portion orleg 34 b which extends away from a flat annular trailingend surface 36 b of theanchor 20 b. In addition, thesuture 32 b has a second portion orleg 38 b which extends along the cylindricalouter side surface 26 b of theanchor 20 b and along the cylindricalinner side surface 68 b of theouter sleeve 66 b. A relativelyshort portion 44 b of thesuture 32 b interconnects theleg portions passage 30 b in thesuture anchor 20 b. - An
inserter assembly 60 b is used to position thesuture anchor 20 b and a portion of thesuture 32 b in a patient'sbody tissue 22 b. Theinserter assembly 60 b includes a generally cylindrical tubularouter sleeve 66 b having acentral passage 68 b in which theanchor 20 b is disposed. Theinserter 60 b also includes a tubularinner sleeve 72 b which is telescopically received in theouter sleeve 66 b. The tubularinner sleeve 72 b has a conical taperedleading end portion 74 b which engages the trailingend surface 36 b of theanchor 20 b. - In accordance with a feature of the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIG. 7 , theanchor 20 b has aleading end portion 112 with a generally conical configuration. Theleading end portion 112 of theanchor 20 b is adapted to form an opening in an imperforateouter side surface 114 of the patient'sbody tissue 22 b. In addition, theleading end portion 112 of theanchor 20 b facilitates moving the anchor into thebody tissue 22 b under the influence of force applied against the trailingend surface 36 b of theanchor 20 b by the tubularinner sleeve 72 b. The conicalleading end portion 112 of theanchor 20 b is formed by a conical layer of a relatively hard polymeric material. The polymeric material forming theleading end portion 112 may be biodegradable if desired. - In addition, the
anchor 20 b has a cylindrical body portion orwall 116 which is disposed in a coaxial relationship with theleading end portion 112. Thecylindrical body portion 116 is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid. Thecylindrical body portion 116 is formed of the same material as theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-4 . As thebody portion 116 of theanchor 20 b absorbs body liquid, the body portion of the anchor expands radially and axially to interlock with thebody tissue 22 b. Theleading end portion 112 is formed of a rigid polymeric material which does not absorb body liquid. - The
leading end portion 74 b of the tubularinner sleeve 72 b is tapered so that it applies force against the trailingend surface 36 b of theanchor 20 b at a relatively small area on the trailing end surface. The concentrated application of force to the trailingend surface 36 b of theanchor 20 b facilitates pivoting movement of the anchor in thebody tissue 22 b upon tensioning of theleg 38 b of thesuture 32 b. - Assuming the
anchor 20 b is to be moved intobody tissue 22 b disposed beneath alayer 120 of skin, force is applied against the tubularinner sleeve 72 b to force the pointed leadingend portion 112 of the anchor against the imperforateouter side surface 114 of theskin 120. This force causes theanchor 20 b to pierce theskin 120 and entersoft body tissue 122 disposed beneath the skin. Once theanchor 20 b has been moved completely beneath theskin 120 into thesoft body tissue 122, theleg 38 b of thesuture 32 b is tensioned. This results in the application of torque to theanchor 20 b tending to rotate or pivot the anchor in a counterclockwise direction from the orientation shown inFIG. 7 to a generally horizontal orientation, corresponding to the orientation of the anchor illustrated inFIG. 3 . At this time, the longitudinal central axis of the anchor will be generally parallel to theskin 120. - Once the
anchor 20 b has been moved into thebody tissue 122 and pivoted in the manner previously explained, thebody portion 116 of the anchor will absorb body liquid such as blood or other fluids. As thehydrophilic body portion 116 of theanchor 20 b absorbs body liquids, the body portion expands in all directions and presses against thebody tissue 122. As the anchor expands, body tissue is displaced and the mechanical interlock with theanchor 20 b is enhanced. - Thus, the
anchor 20 b is mechanically interlocked with thebody tissue 122 by both pivotal movement of the anchor to a sidewise orientation and expansion of the anchor as it absorbs body liquids. The improved interlock obtained by expanding theanchor 20 b enables relatively large tension forces to be transmitted between a member (not shown) and theanchor 20 b through thesuture 32 b. - In the embodiment of the anchor illustrated in
FIGS. 1-4 , the anchor is formed entirely of material which absorbs body liquid when it is exposed to the body liquid. In the embodiment of the anchor illustrated inFIG. 8 , a portion of the anchor is formed of material which absorbs body liquid and another portion of the anchor is formed of material which does not absorb body liquid. The material which does not absorb body liquid has projections which engage body tissue to enhance an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 8 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “c” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 8 in order to avoid confusion. - An
anchor 20 c (FIG. 8 ) has a tubular cylindrical configuration. A suture (not shown) extends through acentral passage 30 c in theanchor 20 c in the same manner as illustrated inFIG. 1 for theanchor 20. - In accordance with a feature of this embodiment of the invention, the
anchor 20 c (FIG. 8 ) has abody portion 116 c which is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid. In addition, theanchor 20 c includes a plurality of identical retainingportions portions portions - In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the retaining
portions projections 138 which extend outward from the retaining portion. When theanchor 20 c is positioned in body tissue in the manner previously explained in conjunction with the embodiments of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , thebody portion 116 c absorbs body liquid. When this occurs, thebody portion 116 c of theanchor 20 c expands radially and axially outward to enhance the mechanical interlock with the body tissue. - As the
body portion 116 c of theanchor 20 c expands, the retainingportions anchor 20 c. This presses theribs 138 on the retainingportions ribs 138 have been shown inFIG. 8 as having a generally arcuate configuration and a generally smooth outer side surface, it is contemplated that the ribs could have barbs or other projections which would impale the body tissue as thebody portion 116 c of theanchor 20 c absorbs body liquid and expands. Of course, this would further enhance the mechanical interlock between theanchor 20 c and the body tissue. - In the embodiment of the
anchor 20 c illustrated inFIG. 8 , the anchor has a generally flat annular leading end portion. However, it is contemplated that theanchor 20 c could be provided with a conical leading end portion, similar to the conicalleading end portion 112 on theanchor 20 b ofFIG. 7 . If theanchor 20 c were to be provided with a conical leading end portion, it is contemplated that the retainingportions body portion 116 c of theanchor 20 c absorbs body liquid and expands, the retainingportions - A relatively strong interlock is obtained between the
anchor 20 c and body tissue. This interlock is obtained by changing the orientation of theanchor 20 c relative to the body tissue, in the manner illustrated for theanchor 20 inFIG. 2 . In addition, the interlock is obtained by expansion of theanchor 20 c as thebody portion 116 c absorbs body liquid. The interlock is also obtained by engagement of theribs 138 with body tissue. The result is a strong interlock which enables theanchor 20 c to resist very large tension forces transmitted to the anchor through a suture. - In the embodiment of the
anchor 20 illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , the anchor is formed entirely of material which expands when it is exposed to body liquid. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 9 , the anchor is formed by a core of material which expands upon being exposed to body liquid and an elastic jacket which encloses the core. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 9 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “d” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 9 in order to avoid confusion. - An
anchor 20 d (FIG. 9 ) has a cylindrical configuration. Theanchor 20 d includes acylindrical core 144 which is enclosed by a tubularcylindrical jacket 146. Apassage 30 d extends through both thecore 144 and thejacket 146. Thepassage 30 d extends diametrically through thecore 144 and thejacket 146 and has a cylindrical configuration. A suture (not shown) is positioned in thepassage 30 d. The suture may be tied off at one end of the passage or may extend through the passage so that legs of the suture extend along opposite sides of thejacket 146. - The
jacket 146 is provided with a plurality ofcircular openings 150 which extend through the jacket. Theopenings 150 enable body liquid to pass through the jacket into thecore 144. Thejacket 146 is formed of an elastic polymeric material which is easily stretched. Thecore 144 is formed of a material which absorbs body liquid upon being exposed to the body liquid. In one specific embodiment of thesuture anchor 20 d, thecore 144 was formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which is the same as the material forming theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-4 . - When the
anchor 20 d is inserted into body tissue, in the manner illustrated schematically in eitherFIGS. 1-3 or 5 and 6, theentire anchor 20 d is exposed to body liquid. The body liquid passes through theopenings 150 and is absorbed by thecore 144. As thecore 144 absorbs body liquid, the core expands and stretches thejacket 146. - Although the
anchor 20 d has been shown as having a generally cylindrical configuration with flat annular end surfaces, it is contemplated that the anchor could be provided with a conical leading end portion, similar to the conicalleading end portion 112 of theanchor 20 b ofFIG. 7 . The conical leading end portion could be formed either as a portion of the jacket 46 or separately from the jacket. It is believed that it may be preferred to form a conical leading end portion for theanchor 20 d separately from thejacket 146 to enable the leading end portion to be formed of a hard material which is not readily stretched and which is capable of piercing an imperforate surface of body tissue. - In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the
jacket 146 is formed of a material which is resiliently stretched when thecore 144 absorbs body liquid and expands. It is contemplated that the size of thejacket 146 could be increased in other ways to accommodate expansion of the core. For example, releasable tucks could be formed in the jacket. Upon expansion of the core, stitches or other devices holding the tucks would be released under the influence of force applied against the jacket by the core. - The anchors illustrated in
FIGS. 1-9 all have passages through which the suture extends. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 10 , the anchor has an eyelet through which the suture extends. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 10 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-9 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “e” being associated with the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 10 to avoid confusion. - An
anchor 20 e has a solidcylindrical body portion 116 e. Thebody portion 116 e of theanchor 20 e is formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid when exposed to the body liquid. The material forming the body portion of theanchor 20 e is the same as the material forming theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-4 . Upon absorbing body liquid, aportion 116 e of theanchor 20 e expands. - In accordance with a feature of the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIG. 10 , theanchor 20 e is provided with a trailingend portion 160 which is connected with a suture. The trailingend portion 160 of theanchor 20 e has acircular wall 162 which is fixedly connected with thebody portion 116 e of theanchor 20 e. Apassage 30 e is formed in aprojection 164 which extends axially outward from theend wall 162. Thepassage 30 e receives a suture. The suture may be tied off on theprojection 164 or may extend through the projection and have a pair of legs, corresponding to thelegs suture 32 ofFIG. 1 . - When the
anchor 20 e is inserted into body tissue, using an inserter assembly similar to theinserter assembly 60 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , thebody portion 116 e is exposed to body liquid. This results in thebody portion 116 e of theanchor 20 e expanding radially and axially outward from the trailingend portion 160 to form a mechanical interlock with the body tissue. - In the embodiments of the invention illustrated in
FIGS. 1-10 , at least portions of the anchors are formed of a hydrophilic polymeric material which absorbs body liquid. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 11 , the anchor is formed of cellular material which absorbs body liquid. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 11 is generally similar to the embodiments of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-10 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “f” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 11 to avoid confusion. - A
suture anchor 20 f has a tubular cylindrical configuration when the anchor is in an unrestrained condition. When thesuture anchor 20 f is in an unrestrained condition, the anchor has atubular wall 24 f which has a cylindricalouter side surface 26 f which is coaxial with a cylindricalinner side surface 28 f of the anchor. The cylindricalinner side surface 28 f forms a passage 30 f which extends axially through the center of thesuture anchor 20 f when the anchor is in an unrestrained condition. - The
wall 24 f of thesuture anchor 20 f is formed as one piece of resilient material containing a large number of cells which are expandable to absorb body liquid. The cellular material which forms thesuture anchor 20 f may be a hydrophilic polymeric cellular material which absorbs body liquid. Although it is preferred to form theanchor 20 f with a cylindrical configuration, the anchor may be shaped to any one of many different axially tapering or flaring configurations or may have a polygonal configuration. - A
suture 32 f is inserted into the passage 30 f in thesuture anchor 20 f. Thesuture 32 f includes aleg portion 34 f which extends away from a flat annular trailingend surface 36 f of theanchor 20 f. In addition, thesuture 32 f has a second portion orleg 38 f which extends across a flat annular leading end surface 40 f of theanchor 20 f. Theleg 38 f of thesuture 32 f extends along the cylindricalouter side surface 26 f. A relatively short portion 44 f of thesuture 32 f interconnects theleg portion anchor 20 f. - An
inserter assembly 60 f is used to position theanchor 20 f and a portion of thesuture 32 f in a patient'sbody tissue 22 f. Theinserter assembly 60 f includes a cylindrical tubularouter sleeve 66 f having acylindrical passage 68 f in which theanchor 20 f is disposed. Theinserter 60 f also includes a cylindrical tubularinner sleeve 72 f which is telescopically received in theouter sleeve 66 f. The tubularinner sleeve 72 f has a cylindrical leading end portion 74 f which engages the trailingend surface 36 f of theanchor 20 f. - The leading end portion 74 f of the tubular
inner sleeve 72 f has anend wall 168 with a flat end surface which abuttingly engages the flat annular trailingend surface 36 f on theanchor 20 f. The twolegs suture 32 f extend through a central opening formed in theend wall 168 at the leading end portion 74 f of theinner sleeve 72 f. Thelegs suture 32 f extend through the tubularinner sleeve 72 f to a location remote from theinserter assembly 60 f. If desired, one of thelegs suture 32 f could be tied or otherwise secured to theanchor 20 f. - It is contemplated that the
anchor 20 f may be inserted into a human patient's body at many different locations. Theanchor 20 f may be inserted into either hard or soft tissue. In the situation illustrated schematically inFIG. 11 , theanchor 20 f is being inserted into soft body tissue in a patient's body. - To facilitate insertion of the
anchor 20 f into soft body tissue, aleading end portion 170 of theouter sleeve 60 f has an axially tapered or configuration. The pointed configuration of theleading end portion 170 of theouter sleeve 60 f enables the leading end portion of the outer sleeve to form an opening in an imperforateouter side surface 114 f of the patient'sbody tissue 22 f. In addition, the pointed leadingend portion 170 of theouter sleeve 60 f facilitates moving theouter sleeve 60 f into thebody tissue 22 f under the influence of force manually applied against an outer end portion of theouter sleeve 60 f. - To insert the
anchor 20 f into the patient'sbody tissue 22 f, the pointed leadingend portion 170 of theouter sleeve 66 f is pressed against the imperforateouter side surface 114 f of skin orother tissue 120 f. The pointed leading end portion of theouter sleeve 66 f pierces the imperforateouter surface 114 f of theskin 120 f and enterssoft body tissue 122 f disposed beneath the skin. Theouter sleeve 66 f is forced into thesoft body tissue 22 f for a desired distance corresponding to the distance which thesuture anchor 20 f is to be inserted into the body tissue. - The
inner sleeve 72 f is then pressed downward (as viewed inFIG. 11 ) to move thesuture anchor 20 f to theleading end portion 170 of the outertubular member 66 f. Theinner side surface 68 f of the tubularouter member 66 f applies force against theouter side surface 26 f of theanchor 20 f to maintain the anchor in the compressed condition shown inFIG. 11 . The outertubular member 66 f is then moved axially upward (as viewed inFIG. 11 ) relative to the stationary innertubular member 72 f. This results in theanchor 20 f being ejected from the outertubular member 66 f into thebody tissue 22 f. Once theanchor 20 f has moved from theouter sleeve 66 f into thebody tissue 22 f, both the inner andouter sleeves - If desired, a pointed member, such as a trocar, could be inserted through the
outer sleeve 66 f to pierce thesurface 114 f andbody tissue 22 f. If this was done, theinner sleeve 72 f andanchor 20 f would be removed from theouter sleeve 66 f to provide room for the pointed member. After the body tissue has been pierced by the pointed member, the pointed member would be withdrawn from theouter sleeve 66 f and theinner sleeve 72 f andcompressed anchor 20 f inserted into the outer sleeve. - In accordance with a feature of the present invention, the
anchor 20 f is formed of a resilient cellular material. Prior to insertion of theanchor 20 f into theouter sleeve 66 f, the cellular material of theanchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from a relatively large unrestrained size to a compacted size illustrated inFIG. 11 . The unrestrained size of thesuture anchor 20 f may be 2 to 20 times as large as the size illustrated inFIG. 11 . - As the resilient cellular material of the
anchor 20 f is compressed, the passage 30 f which extends through theanchor 20 f when the anchor is in its unrestrained condition, is collapsed tightly inward against the portion 44 f of thesuture 32 f. In addition, as theanchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from its unrestrained condition, the cells in the anchor are collapsed. Thus, theanchor 20 f is resiliently compressed from an unrestrained condition to the compacted or compressed condition ofFIG. 11 in much the same manner as in which a sponge may be compressed. - The
compressed anchor 20 f, with thesuture 32 f extending through the anchor and theinner sleeve 72 f, is inserted into theouter sleeve 66 f. Theinner sleeve 72 f then pushes the compressed anchor axially downward (as viewed inFIG. 11 ) into the outer sleeve as the telescopic relationship between the inner and outer sleeves is increased. - When the
anchor 20 f is in theouter sleeve 66 f, theinner side surface 68 f of the outer sleeve applies force against theouter side surface 26 f of the anchor to hold the anchor in its compressed condition. Upon movement of theanchor 20 f out of theouter sleeve 66 f into thebody tissue 22 f, the force holding theanchor 20 f in a compressed condition is removed from theouter side surface 26 f of the anchor. As this occurs, the natural resilience of the cellular material forming theanchor 20 f causes the anchor to expand. - As the
anchor 20 f expands, the anchor applies force against thesoft body tissue 122 f and increases the size of the cavity which was originally formed by theouter sleeve 66 f of theinserter assembly 60 f. As theanchor 20 f expands, it applies force against thesoft body tissue 122 f and displaces the soft body tissue. Thus, theouter side surface 26 f of theanchor 20 f is pressed against thesoft body tissue 122 f and moves the soft body tissue as the anchor expands radially outward. - As the
anchor 20 f expands, the cells in the anchor are expanded from a collapsed condition to an expanded condition. As the size of the cells in theanchor 20 f increases, body liquids are drawn into the cells. Thus, theanchor 20 f absorbs body liquid as it expands. - The
anchor 20 f is formed of a resilient polymeric material having an open cell, sponge-like construction. When theanchor 20 f is in the compressed condition illustrated inFIG. 11 , the cells are collapsed. As theanchor 20 f expands in thebody tissue 22 f, the cells expand. Since theanchor 20 f has an open cellular construction, body liquid can flow into the cells as the anchor expands. - Once the
anchor 20 f has expanded in thebody tissue 22 f, the expanded anchor is substantially larger than the opening which was formed in the body tissue by insertion of theouter sleeve 66 f into the body tissue. However, it should be understood that due to force applied against theanchor 20 f by thebody tissue 22 f, the anchor may not expand fully back to its unrestrained size. As theouter sleeve 66 f is withdrawn from the body tissue, the visco-elastic nature of the body tissue causes the body tissue to come together and close off the passage which was formed by the insertion of theouter sleeve 66 f into the body tissue. Thus, the body tissue will move inward and grip the legs orportions suture 32 f. Theanchor 20 f will fill a cavity formed in thebody tissue 22 f by expansion of the anchor. - The expansion of the
anchor 20 f in the body tissue results in the formation of an interlock between the anchor and the body tissue to prevent the anchor from being pulled out of the body tissue under the influence of tension applied to thesuture 32 f. Thesuture 32 f may be used to position a member which is body tissue, in the manner similar to that illustrated inFIGS. 3 and 4 , or may be used to position a splint or implant member relative to the body tissue. Since the expandedanchor 20 f has a firm interlock with thebody tissue 122 f, tension forces transmitted through thesuture 32 f between theanchor 20 f and a member held in place by the suture will not pull theanchor 20 f out of the body tissue. - In
FIG. 11 , thecompressed suture anchor 20 f is being inserted into a solid mass ofsoft body tissue 122 f. However, it is contemplated that thesuture anchor 20 f could be inserted into either a natural or artificial body cavity. If this was done thesuture anchor 20 f would expand to at least partially fill the body cavity. - Alternative Anchor Insertion Apparatus
- In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIG. 11 , theanchor 20 f moves through theopen end portion 170 of theouter sleeve 66 f into thebody tissue 22 f. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 12 , the outer sleeve has a closed pointed end portion and the anchor is moved from the outer sleeve at a location immediately behind the pointed end portion of the outer sleeve. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 12 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 11 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “g” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 12 to avoid confusion. - An
anchor 20 g has the same construction and is formed of the same resilient open cell material as theanchor 20 f ofFIG. 11 . Asuture 32 g has a leg orportion 34 g which extends from a flat annular trailingend surface 36 g of thecylindrical anchor 20 g. A second leg orportion 38 g of thesuture 32 g extends from a flat annular leading end surface 40 g of theanchor 20 g. Aportion 44 g of thesuture 32 g extends through the anchor and interconnects the legs orportions - The two legs or
portions suture 32 g extend through a cylindrical central passage in anouter sleeve 72 g of aninserter assembly 60 g. Theinner sleeve 72 g is disposed in a telescopic relationship with a cylindricalouter sleeve 66 g of theinserter assembly 60 g. Theinner sleeve 72 g cooperates with theouter sleeve 66 g in the same manner as previously explained in conjunction with the inserter assembly ofFIG. 11 . - In accordance with a feature of this embodiment of the invention, the
outer sleeve 66 g has a solidpointed end portion 170 g with a generally conical configuration. Thepointed end portion 170 g is utilized to pierce an imperforate surface of body tissue in much the same manner as in which theend portion 170 of theouter sleeve 66 f of theinserter assembly 60 f (FIG. 11 ) is used to pierce animperforate surface 114 f of thebody tissue 22 f. - In accordance with one of the features of the present invention, the
outer sleeve 66 g has a generallyoval opening 180 in a cylindricalouter side surface 182 of theouter sleeve 66 g. Theopening 180 is connected with acentral passage 68 g. Thepassage 68 g extends from an open upper (as viewed inFIG. 12 ) end portion of theouter sleeve 66 g to the solid pointedleading end portion 170 g. - When the
outer sleeve 66 g has been inserted to the desired depth in body tissue, theinner sleeve 72 g is moved axially downward (as viewed inFIG. 12 ) and theanchor 20 g is forced along anarcuate cam surface 184 leading to theopening 180. This results in theanchor 20 g being forced from thepassage 68 g in theouter sleeve 66 g into the soft body tissue. As this occurs, the leadingend 40 g of theanchor 20 g applies force against the body tissue to displace the body tissue and provide space for the anchor. - As the
anchor 20 g moves along thepassage 68 g and through theopening 180, the orientation of the anchor relative to the body tissue changes. Thus, the orientation of theanchor 20 g changes from the orientation shown inFIG. 12 to an orientation similar to the orientation of theanchor 20 inFIG. 3 . This pivotal movement of theanchor 20 g results in the anchor moving from an initial orientation in which a central axis of the anchor extends parallel to and is coincident with a central axis of theouter sleeve 66 g to an orientation in which the central axis of theanchor 20 g extends perpendicular to the central axis of theouter sleeve 66 g. - As the
anchor 20 g exits from thepassage 68 g in theouter sleeve 66 g, theanchor 20 g expands under the influence of its own natural resilience and further displaces body tissue. Once theinner sleeve 72 g has been moved downward to the maximum extent possible, that is, to a position in which the leading end of theinner sleeve 72 g engages thecam surface 184, the inner and outer sleeves are withdrawn together from the body tissue. As this occurs, engagement of theanchor 20 g with the body tissue causes the trailing end portion of the anchor to move out of thepassage 68 g in theouter sleeve 66 g. - As the
outer sleeve 66 g continues to be withdrawn, the pointed leadingportion 170 of the outer sleeve moves upward (as viewed inFIG. 12 ), past theanchor 20 g. As this occurs, theanchor 20 g expands into the space previously occupied by theleading end portion 170 g of theouter sleeve 66 g. As theouter sleeve 66 g andinner sleeve 72 g are withdrawn from the body tissue, the visco-elastic body tissue closes around theanchor 20 g and thelegs suture 32 g. - As the
anchor 20 g is forced from theouter sleeve 66 g into the body tissue and expands, cells in theanchor 20 g also expand. As the cells in theanchor 20 g expand, body liquid is drawn into and at least partially fills the cells in the anchor. Theanchor 20 g has an open cellular construction, similar to the construction of a sponge. Theanchor 20 g is resiliently compressed prior to insertion into theouter sleeve 66 g so that the cells in theanchor 20 g are resiliently collapsed until the anchor is allowed to expand as it is forced out of theside opening 180 in theouter sleeve 66 g. - Changing Configuration of Anchor
- In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , the general configuration of theanchor 20 is illustrated as being maintained constant. Thus, theanchor 20 has a cylindrical tubular configuration with a linear central axis. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 13 , the configuration of the anchor is changed while the anchor is in a patient's body tissue. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 13 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIGS. 1-4 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “h” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 13 to avoid confusion. - A
suture anchor 20 h has the same construction and is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as thesuture anchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-3 . Thesuture anchor 20 h (FIG. 13 ) has a cylindrical tubular configuration. Thesuture anchor 20 h has a cylindricalouter side surface 26 h. A cylindrical central passage (not shown) extends through thesuture anchor 20 h between opposite annular end surfaces 36 h and 40 h of thesuture anchor 20 h. - A
suture 32 h has aleg 34 h which extends from anannular end surface 36 h of theanchor 20 h. Asecond leg 38 h of thesuture 32 h extends from theopposite end surface 40 h of theanchor 20 h. Theanchor 20 h is inserted intobody tissue 20 h in the same manner as in which theanchor 20 f ofFIG. 11 is inserted into thebody tissue 22 f. Thus, an inserter assembly, similar to theinserter assembly 60 f ofFIG. 11 , is used to position theanchor 20 h in thebody tissue 22 h. The inserter assembly may include a tubular outer sleeve, corresponding to thesleeve 66 f ofFIG. 11 and a tubular inner sleeve, corresponding to theinner sleeve 72 f ofFIG. 11 . However, theinner sleeve 72 f is provided with a conical leading end portion having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the leading end portion 74 (FIG. 1 ) of theinner sleeve 72. This enables the inserter assembly to pivot thesuture anchor 20 h to the position shown inFIG. 13 . - The outer sleeve of the inserter assembly which is used to position the
anchor 20 h in thebody tissue 22 h has a pointed leading end portion, corresponding to the pointed leadingend 170 of theouter sleeve 66 f of theinserter assembly 60 f ofFIG. 11 . The pointed leading end of the outer sleeve of the inserter assembly was used to pierce the imperforateouter side surface 114 h ofskin 120 h and to entersoft body tissue 122 h. - As the
anchor 20 h was positioned in thesoft body tissue 122 h, theopposite legs suture 32 h were tensioned. This resulted in thesuture 32 h applying force against the opposite flat annular end surfaces 36 h and 40 h of theanchor 20 h. The force applied to opposite ends of theanchor 20 h by thesuture 32 h pulled theouter side surface 26 h of the anchor against thebody tissue 122 h. In addition, the force applied against opposite ends of theanchor 20 h by thesuture 32 h caused the suture to bend from an initial configuration to the deflected configuration shown inFIG. 13 . - When the
anchor 20 h was in the initial configuration, theanchor 20 h had a straight longitudinal central axis, the same as theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-3 . However, tensioning thesuture 32 h caused thelegs anchor 20 h and pull the anchor against thebody tissue 122 h. As this occurred, the anchor was deflected to the arcuate configuration illustrated inFIG. 13 . Since theanchor 20 h is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-3 , theanchor 20 h absorbs body fluid and expands in thebody tissue 122 h while the anchor has the deflected configuration illustrated inFIG. 13 . - In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in
FIG. 13 , the configuration of theanchor 20 h is changed from an initial configuration in which the anchor has a straight longitudinal central axis to a configuration in which the anchor has an arcuate longitudinal central axis by tensioning thesuture 32 h to apply force against opposite ends of the anchor. In the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 14 , the configuration of the anchor is changed from an initial configuration to a deflected configuration by tensioning a suture which is connected with a central portion of the anchor. Since the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 14 is generally similar to the embodiment of the invention illustrated inFIG. 13 , similar numerals will be utilized to designate similar components, the suffix letter “j” being associated with the numerals ofFIG. 14 to avoid confusion. - An
anchor 20 j has an outer side surface 26 j. The outer side surface 26 j extends between opposite end surfaces 36 j and 40 j of the anchor. - A
suture 32 j is connected with a central portion of theanchor 20 j disposed between the opposite end surfaces 36 j and 40 j. Theanchor 20 j is formed of the same hydrophilic polymeric material as theanchor 20 ofFIGS. 1-3 . Theanchor 20 j is inserted intobody tissue 22 j in the same manner as described in connection with the embodiment of the invention illustratedFIG. 13 . - Prior to insertion of the
anchor 20 j into thebody tissue 22 j, theanchor 20 j has a solid cylindrical configuration with a straight longitudinal central axis. As theanchor 20 j is inserted into thebody tissue 22 j and moved to the orientation shown inFIG. 14 , thesuture 32 j is tensioned. Tensioning of thesuture 32 j presses the outer side surface 26 j of theanchor 20 j against thebody tissue 22 j. As this occurs, theanchor 20 j is deflected from its initial configuration to the deflected configuration illustrated inFIG. 14 . When theanchor 20 j is in the deflected orientation, the longitudinal central axis of the anchor has an arcuate configuration.
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