US20090312792A1 - Soft tissue repair system - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to suture anchors used for surgically repairing soft tissue, as well as instrumentation and methods for deploying such anchors.
- One common type of soft tissue injury is the tearing of the meniscus within the joint of the knee.
- the meniscus plays an important role in absorbing impact and preventing the bones of the knee joint from directly wearing against each other. Tears commonly occur from an accident or while participating in a sporting activity. Such injuries can produce continued or repeated inflammation of the knee joint and, in more extreme cases, produce binding on the knee joint, thereby preventing normal mobility.
- a common surgical procedure to remedy the injury is to remove the torn portion of the meniscus through an arthroscopic procedure. Depending on how much of the meniscus is removed, however, this procedure can result in direct contact by the bones of the knee joint during normal activity. As such, the bones begin to wear, potentially creating other problems in the future.
- a tear in the meniscus can be healed if the tissue bounding the tear is securely held together for a sufficiently long period of time to allow the tissue to bind together.
- the pin and anchor systems do not sufficiently hold the tissue together to allow healing of the tear.
- Another common shortcoming is that the pin or anchor systems require some structure to remain in or on the bearing surface of the meniscus. This structure is compressed between the bones of the knee joint during normal use. As such, the structure can produce wear on the meniscus and/or the bones of the knee joint.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a suture delivery system of the present invention
- FIGS. 2 and 2A illustrate a cross-sectional side view of the suture delivery system shown in FIG. 1 with the handle in a retracted position;
- FIGS. 3 and 3A illustrate a cross-sectional side view of the suture delivery system shown in FIG. 1 with the handle in an advanced position;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly of the delivery system shown in FIG. 1 mounted on a needle of the system;
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the needle of the delivery system shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is an elevated side view of an alternative embodiment of the needle shown in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly shown in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the suture anchor assembly of FIG. 4 with the needle in cross section;
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the proximal anchor of the suture anchor assembly shown in FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly of FIG. 8 positioned to be inserted into a torn meniscus;
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the suture anchor assembly of FIG. 10 with a tip of the needle and distal anchor being passed through the soft tissue;
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 11 with the needle being retracted and the distal anchor positioned;
- FIG. 13 is a side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 12 with the needle being passed again through the soft tissue;
- FIG. 14 is a side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 13 with the proximal anchor being advanced through the soft tissue;
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the soft tissue of FIG. 10 having both the proximal anchor and distal anchor mounted thereon;
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the proximal and distal anchor of FIG. 15 with slack from the suture extending therebetween being moved to the loop;
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the soft tissue of FIG. 15 with slack in the loop of the suture being removed through the proximal end of the suture;
- FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of the soft tissue of FIG. 17 having the suture locked on the proximal anchor
- FIGS. 19-23 are alternative embodiments of suture anchors having sutures uniquely mounted thereon for selective locking.
- Suture delivery system 8 comprises an insertion device 10 and a suture anchor assembly 20 disposed thereon.
- Suture delivery system 8 is configured for inserting suture anchors of suture anchor assembly 20 into soft tissue so as to subsequently facilitate repair of the soft tissue, such as the meniscus, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or the like. It will be appreciated, however, that suture delivery system 8 may also be used in a variety of other applications.
- Insertion device 10 comprises a handle 16 having a needle assembly 17 extending therefrom.
- Handle 16 has an exterior surface 24 extending between a proximal end 12 and an opposing distal end 14 .
- handle 16 is shown having a generally circular transverse cross section, it is appreciated that handle 16 may have any of a variety of alternative cross-sectional shapes such as, but not limited to, square, rectangular, oblong, triangular, and the like.
- handle 16 comprises an elongated, tubular sidewall 22 extending between a proximal end wall 23 and an opposing distal end wall 25 .
- Handle 16 has an interior surface 26 that bounds a chamber 28 .
- Projecting into chamber 28 from proximal end wall 23 is a support 29 .
- support 29 can be formed separate from or integral with proximal end wall 23 and can be eliminated by simply increasing the thickness of proximal end wall 23 .
- a passageway 30 extends through proximal end wall 23 and support 29 so as to communicate with chamber 28 .
- a passageway 32 extends through distal end wall 25 so as to communicate with chamber 28 . Passageways 30 and 32 are disposed in axial alignment.
- exterior surface 24 of handle 16 includes a top surface 27 .
- An elongated slot 36 is oriented along the length of top surface 27 and extends through sidewall 22 so as to communicate with chamber 28 .
- Slot 36 has a proximal end 33 and an opposing distal end 35 .
- a lever 37 is slidably mounted on handle 16 .
- lever 37 comprises a slide plate 38 having a top surface 39 and an opposing bottom surface 41 .
- Bottom surface 41 of slide plate 38 rides against top surface 27 of handle 16 .
- An arm 40 downwardly projects from bottom surface 41 of slide plate 38 , through slot 36 , and into chamber 28 .
- a rib outwardly projects from each side of arm 40 within chamber 28 so as to retain arm 40 within chamber 28 .
- a passageway 45 extends through arm 40 in alignment with passageways 30 and 32 .
- Lever 37 further comprises a thumb rest 43 upwardly projecting from top surface 39 of slide plate 38 .
- Lever 37 is selectively operable along slot 36 between a retracted distal position as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and an advanced proximal position as shown in FIG. 3 .
- needle assembly 17 generally comprises a needle 18 , a sleeve 34 slidably disposed about a portion of needle 18 , and a sheath 53 covering at least a portion of sleeve 34 .
- Needle 18 has a proximal end 47 and an opposing distal end 49 that terminates at a sharpened distal tip 51 .
- Proximal end 47 of needle 18 is secured within passageway 30 of support 29 by adhesive, welding, or other conventional forms of attachment.
- Needle 18 freely extends distally through passageway 45 of lever 37 and passageway 32 of distal end wall 25 such that distal end 49 of needle 18 freely projects distal of handle 16 .
- needle 18 need only extend partially along the length of handle 16 .
- needle 18 comprises an exterior surface 46 and an interior surface 48 each extending between proximal end 47 and distal end 49 . Interior surface 48 bounds a passage 50 extending through needle 18 .
- a slot 52 is formed on an upper surface of needle 18 and extends between exterior surface 46 and interior surface 48 . Slot 52 runs from distal tip 51 to a lip 55 formed proximal thereof. In alternative embodiments, it is appreciated that slot 52 can extend the entire length of needle 18 or can terminate at any point proximal of lip 55 . As shown in FIG. 5 , slot 52 comprises a wide distal portion 57 and a narrow proximal portion 59 .
- a shoulder 54 is formed on one side of slot 52 at the intersection of portions 57 and 59 . In another embodiment, shoulders can be formed on each side of slot 52 at the intersection of portions 57 and 59 . The function of shoulder 54 will be discussed below in greater detail.
- needle 18 is straight along its entire length.
- a needle 19 is shown having a distal end 49 that curves upwardly. It will be appreciated that depending on the intended use thereof, the distal end of needle 18 can be curved or bent into a variety of alternative configurations.
- sleeve 34 encircles needle 18 so as to freely slide over needle 18 .
- Sleeve 34 extends between a proximal end 61 and an opposing distal end 67 .
- Proximal end 61 of sleeve 34 is secured within passageway 45 of lever 37 such as by an adhesive, welding or other conventional forms of connection.
- Sleeve 34 extends distally through passageway 32 of handle 16 and terminates at a free distal end face 69 .
- sleeve 34 Since sleeve 34 is connected to lever 37 , sleeve 34 is slid between an advanced position and a retracted position as lever 37 is selectively moved between its advanced and retracted positions. For example, depicted in FIGS. 2 and 2A , lever 37 and sleeve 34 are each in their retracted proximal position. In this position, distal end face 69 of sleeve 34 is disposed proximal of the anchors of suture anchor assembly 20 . In the advanced distal position depicted in FIGS. 3 and 3A , sleeve 34 slides along needle 18 such that distal end face 69 of sleeve 34 extends to or past distal tip 51 of needle 18 . Lever 37 is thus operable to selectively position sleeve 34 . In turn, as discussed below in greater detail, sleeve 34 facilitates placement of suture anchor assembly 20 .
- Needle 18 is typically made of a metal, such as stainless steel, but can also be made of plastic, composite, or other desired material. Where needle 18 is straight, sleeve 34 can be made of the same material as needle 18 . Where needle 18 is curved, however, sleeve 34 is typically made of a polymeric material stiff enough to advance an anchor of suture anchor assembly 20 but flexible enough to conform to the contour of needle 18 as sleeve 34 passes over needle 18 . For example, in one embodiment, sleeve 34 is comprised of polyimide or polyetheretherketone.
- sheath 53 encircles sleeve 34 such that sleeve 34 is freely slideable therein.
- Sheath 53 includes a proximal end 71 and an opposing distal end 73 that terminates at a distal end face 75 .
- Proximal end 71 of sheath 53 is secured within passageway 32 of handle 16 such as by an adhesive, welding, or other conventional forms of securing.
- sheath 53 is disposed over sleeve 34 to protect sleeve 34 .
- distal end face 75 of sheath 53 can also be positioned to function as a rearward or proximal stop for suture anchor assembly 20 .
- suture anchor assembly 20 comprises a proximal anchor 56 , a distal anchor 58 , and a suture 60 extending therebetween.
- Proximal anchor 56 has a generally elongated configuration including a top surface 63 and an opposing bottom surface 65 that each extend between a proximal end 77 and an opposing distal end 79 .
- Distal end 79 terminates at a sharpened nose 81 .
- An elongated channel 66 is recessed into bottom surface 65 of proximal anchor 56 and extends along the length thereof. Channel 66 is configured to receive portions of suture 60 therein. As depicted in FIG.
- proximal anchor 56 may have one, two, or four or more passageways 68 extending therethrough.
- proximal anchor 56 is more specifically comprised of an elongated body 64 having a substantially circular transverse cross-section complementary to that of passage 50 of needle 18 .
- Channel 66 is formed on bottom surface 65 of body 64 .
- An elongated neck 62 upwardly projects from body 64 along the length of body 64 and terminates at top surface 63 .
- a flange 75 outwardly projects from each side of neck 62 along the length thereof at top surface 63 .
- flanges 75 can be eliminated or can project from only one side of neck 62 .
- flanges 75 need not extend along the full length of neck 62 .
- proximal anchor 56 is loaded onto needle 18 by sliding body 64 into passage 50 of needle 18 at distal tip 51 .
- Proximal anchor 56 is slid proximally within passage 50 with neck 62 extending through and beyond slot 52 .
- Body 64 has a diameter greater than the width of slot 52 , thereby preventing proximal anchor 56 from unintentionally falling out through slot 52 .
- bottom portion 64 may have a variety of alternative shapes not necessarily corresponding to the shape of needle 18 .
- proximal anchor 56 may be inserted into needle 18 by snap-fit through slot 52 .
- Flanges 75 outwardly project from neck 62 above slot 52 . Depicted in FIG.
- proximal anchor 56 is slid proximally until proximal anchor 56 hits a stop such as distal end face 69 of sleeve 34 , distal end face 75 of sheath 53 , or lip 55 of needle 18 .
- distal anchor 58 has a generally elongated configuration that extends between a proximal end 76 and an opposing distal end 74 .
- Distal end 74 terminates at a downwardly sloping sharpened nose 101 .
- distal anchor 58 comprises an elongated body 72 that extends between proximal end 76 and distal end 74 .
- Body 72 has a generally circular transverse cross-section complementary to that of passage 50 of needle 18 .
- a notch 83 is formed through body 72 so as to divide body 72 into a proximal portion 85 and a spaced apart distal portion 87 . In alternative embodiment, notch 83 need not completely divide body 72 .
- a flexible prong 80 projects from proximal portion 85 of body 72 into notch 83 and extends below body 72 .
- Prong 80 can be resiliently biased into notch 83 so as to be in alignment with body 72 .
- An elongated neck 78 upwardly projects from body 72 along the length thereof and spans across notch 83 .
- Neck 78 terminates at a free top surface 93 .
- a pair of spaced apart passageways 82 A and 82 B transversely extend between the opposing sides of neck 78 .
- one or three or more passageways 82 can be formed on distal anchor 58 .
- passageways 82 can extend at a variety of other orientations.
- a wedged shaped flange 70 outwardly projects from each side of neck 78 at top surface 93 .
- flanges 70 can be eliminated or project from only one side of neck 78 .
- distal anchor 58 is loaded onto needle 18 by sliding body 72 into passage 50 of needle 18 at distal tip 51 .
- Distal anchor 58 is slid proximally within passage 50 with neck 78 extending through and beyond slot 52 .
- Body 72 has a diameter greater than the width of slot 52 , thereby preventing distal anchor 58 from unintentionally falling out through slot 52 .
- body 72 may have a variety of alternative shapes not necessarily corresponding to the shape of passage 50 of needle 18 .
- distal anchor 58 may be inserted into needle 18 by snap-fit through slot 52 .
- Flanges 70 outwardly project from neck 78 above slot 52 .
- Distal anchor 58 is slid proximally until distal anchor 58 hits against shoulder 54 of needle 18 .
- neck 78 of distal anchor 58 is slightly wider than neck 62 of proximal anchor 56 .
- prong 80 As depicted in FIG. 8 , as body 72 of distal anchor 58 is slid into passage 50 of needle 18 , prong 80 is compressed into notch 83 so as to resiliently bias against interior surface 48 of needle 18 . As a result, prong 80 frictionally secures distal anchor 58 within needle 18 so as to preclude distal anchor 58 from unintentionally sliding out of passage 50 .
- prong 80 can also project from distal portion 87 of body 72 or from neck 78 .
- prong 80 need not project below body 72 but can project from the sides thereof.
- prong 80 can be divided into two or more prongs that project in opposite or different directions.
- proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 are secured together by suture 60 .
- suture is broadly intended to include any type of flexible line but typically comprises medical grade suture.
- Suture 60 comprises a proximal end 84 that terminates at a free end 92 and an opposing distal end 86 that terminates at a distal tip 99 .
- Distal end 86 of suture 60 is secured to distal anchor 58 by passing distal tip 99 through passageway 82 A and then passing distal tip 99 back through passageway 82 B. Portions of suture 60 proximal and distal of passageways 82 A and 82 B are then secured together by way of a knot 90 .
- suture 60 can be secured to distal anchor 58 in a vast number of different ways.
- suture 60 can be loop through a single passageway and then tied to itself.
- distal tip 99 can be passed through a single passageway.
- a large knot can then be formed at distal tip 99 , the knot being sufficiently large to preclude distal tip 99 from passing back through the passageway.
- distal end 86 of suture 60 can be secured to distal anchor 58 by an adhesive, clamp, being integrally molded therewith, or any number of other conventional fastening techniques.
- Suture 60 extends from distal anchor 58 to proximal anchor 56 . At proximal anchor 56 , suture 60 extends from bottom surface 65 up through passageway 68 A. A loop 88 is then formed on suture 60 .
- loop is defined as a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked. Loop 88 is passed down through passageway 68 B. Suture 60 proximal of loop 88 then passes down through passageway 68 C where it then passes through loop 88 .
- a retraction line 94 is passed through loop 88 of suture 60 such that opposing ends 95 and 97 of retraction line 94 project from loop 88 .
- Retraction line 94 comprises a suture or any other form of flexible line. It is appreciated that in one embodiment, retraction line 94 can comprise the proximal end of suture 60 . Furthermore, retraction line 94 can be formed into a continuous loop. Retraction line 94 is positioned such that by simultaneously pulling on opposing ends 95 and 97 , tension can be applied to loop 88 in a direction away from proximal anchor 56 .
- passageway 68 B has a diameter large enough to receive loop 88 but too small to permit loop 88 and the portion of suture 60 passing therethrough to be pulled through passageway 68 B.
- passageway 68 B is circular and has a diameter of about 0.25 inches.
- anchors 56 and 58 are mounted on needle 18 as previously discussed. Due to the required operating slack, suture 60 extending between anchors 56 and 58 typically extends outside of passage 50 of needle 18 . In contrast, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , suture 60 and retraction line 94 , after passing through loop 88 , travel within channel 66 of proximal anchor 56 . After exiting channel 66 , as shown in FIG. 2 , suture 60 and retraction line 94 continue traveling proximally with passage 50 of needle 18 and exit therefrom at proximal end 12 of handle 16 . If desired, as shown in FIG.
- the free end of suture 60 and retraction line 94 can be inserted into the proximal end of slot 36 on handle 16 .
- lever 37 biases the free ends of suture 60 and retraction line 94 against handle 16 so as to hold suture 60 and retraction line 94 in place.
- the free ends of suture 60 and retraction line 94 are released by lever 37 for selective removal from insertion device 10 .
- FIGS. 10-18 the operation of insertion device 10 will now be described. It is understood that for FIGS. 10-14 , while only needle 18 and suture anchor assembly 20 are shown, the entire insertion device 10 is being applied. It is also appreciated that before insertion device 10 is used, suture 60 is secured to proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 and the entire suture anchor assembly 20 is loaded on needle 18 as described above.
- FIG. 10 depicts an exemplary soft tissue site 96 in need of repair.
- a meniscus 98 is shown having a tear 100 .
- Meniscus 98 comprises cartilage lying between the joint surfaces of the femur and the tibia.
- meniscus 98 has a substantially triangular transverse cross-section having an inside surface 102 and an outside surface 104 .
- Insertion device 10 is positioned to penetrate meniscus 98 from inside surface 102 .
- needle 18 penetrates inside surface 102 of meniscus 98 , passes through tear 100 , and exits through outside face 104 . Needle 18 is advanced to the extent that all of distal anchor 58 extends past outside face 104 of meniscus 98 .
- the soft tissue of meniscus 98 sufficiently encloses around needle 18 such that as needle 18 is retracted from meniscus 98 , the exposed neck 78 and flanges 70 catch on outside face 104 of meniscus 98 .
- Distal anchor 58 is thus dislodged from needle 18 by overcoming the resistance force of prong 80 and sliding distally off of needle 18 .
- distal anchor 58 is disposed on outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 . Because of the way distal anchor 58 is secured to suture 60 (described above with reference to FIG. 7 ), distal anchor 58 generally rotates so that the elongated side of distal anchor 58 is biased against outside face 104 of meniscus 98 . This orientation helps ensure that distal anchor 58 does not unintentionally pass through the puncture formed by needle 18 .
- Proximal anchor 56 is now secured to meniscus 98 at a short distance from distal anchor 58 .
- needle 18 is placed on inside surface 102 of meniscus 98 at a point along tear 100 spaced apart from the initial insertion of needle 18 . Needle 18 is then passed through inside surface 102 , tear 100 and outside surface 104 .
- sleeve 34 is distally advanced. Distal end face 69 of sleeve 34 biases against proximal anchor 56 and distally advances proximal anchor 56 through meniscus 98 along needle 18 .
- Sleeve 34 continues to advance until proximal anchor 56 is released from needle 18 beyond outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 .
- sleeve 34 need only advance proximal anchor 56 beyond outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 .
- Proximal anchor 56 can then be removed from needle 18 by simply withdrawing needle 18 back through meniscus 98 .
- sleeve 34 can function to initially advance proximal anchor 56 to the distal end of needle 18 . Proximal anchor 56 can then be placed using the same method as discussed above with regard to distal anchor 58 .
- proximal anchor 56 With needle 18 removed, proximal anchor 56 is disposed on outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 . Because of the way proximal anchor 56 is secured to suture 60 (described above with reference to FIG. 7 ), proximal anchor 56 will generally rotate so that the elongated bottom surface 65 of proximal anchor 56 is biased against outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 ( FIG. 15 ). Again, this orientation helps ensure that proximal anchor 56 does not pass through the puncture formed by needle 18 .
- FIG. 15 shows both proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 disposed on outside surface 104 of meniscus 98 .
- insertion device 10 is removed from the operating environment.
- suture 60 and retraction line 94 are withdrawn out of needle 18 so as to freely extend outside of the body of the patient.
- suture 60 and retraction line 94 can be different colors or have different markings thereon so as to be discernable therebetween.
- proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 are positioned, the length of suture 60 between proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 is adjusted. Generally, extra slack is provided in the length of suture 60 between proximal anchor 56 and distal anchor 58 to ensure easy placement of anchors 56 and 58 . Once anchors 56 and 58 are placed, however, the extra slack must be removed so that suture 60 holds tear 100 sufficiently tightly closed to ensuring healing thereat.
- proximal end of 84 of suture 60 is pulled while retraction line 94 is slowly released at a complementary rate. If required, the above process is repeated until all of the slack is removed from between anchors 56 and 58 .
- retention line 94 allows a surgeon to make any necessary readjustments to the length of suture 60 before finally locking suture 60 .
- retraction line 94 is removed from loop 88 by pulling on one of free ends 95 or 97 thereof. Exposed proximal end 84 of suture 60 is then tensioned so as to securely lock suture 60 to proximal anchor 56 as previously discussed. Suture 60 is then clipped proximal of proximal anchor 56 and removed.
- suture anchor delivery system 10 may be used to employ a series of anchors within a soft tissue site. That is, a plurality of anchors may be slidably received in needle 18 . Each anchor can be advanced to the distal end of needle 18 and then inserted as described above.
- suture anchor assembly 20 or a discrete suture anchor thereof can be used independently of insertion device 10 .
- arthroscopic or other conventional procedures can be used to manually stitch soft tissue using a suture. Once the stitching is completed, the suture can be secured in place by use of a suture anchor described herein.
- FIGS. 19-22 are a number of alternative configurations for securing a suture to a suture anchor. It is appreciated that these configurations can be implemented into suture anchors 56 and/or 58 or can be used independently thereof. Like elements between the various embodiments will be identified by like reference characters.
- anchor 106 Depicted in FIG. 19 is a suture anchor 106 . While anchor 106 is shown as a rectangular block, it will be appreciated that anchor 106 may have any desired configuration depending on the particular application. For example, anchor 106 can have a circular, triangular, elliptical, or any other polygonal or irregular transverse cross section. Anchor 106 can also have threads, barbs, or other fixation structure that are well known in the art for securing anchor 106 to bone. Furthermore, anchor 106 can be uniquely configured for attachment with an insertion tool. Anchor 106 comprises a top surface 112 and an opposing bottom surface 114 each extending between a front face 116 and an opposing back face 118 . A single passageway 108 extends through anchor 106 from top surface 112 to bottom surface 114 .
- a suture 120 is provided having a proximal end 122 and an opposing distal end 124 .
- a portion of suture 120 is formed into a loop 126 .
- Loop 126 is passed through passageway 108 so as to project beyond bottom surface 114 .
- Proximal end 122 of suture 120 is then passed through loop 126 .
- a retraction line 130 also passes through loop 126 .
- retraction line 130 is depicted as a continuous loop, retraction line 130 can also comprise a linear line that is looped through loop 126 .
- loop 126 By holding one of proximal end 122 or distal end 124 taut and then pulling on the other, loop 126 begins to retract into passageway 108 . This retraction continues until the overlapping sections of suture 120 at loop 126 lock with anchor 106 by a secure wedged frictional engagement against or within the opening to passageway 108 of anchor 106 . If desired, an enlarged concentrically disposed recess bore can be formed at the opening of passageway 108 . In this embodiment, the overlapping sections of suture 120 are received within the recess bore before locking against the constricted portion of passageway 108 .
- retraction line 130 facilitates selective unlocking of the suture 120 from anchor 106 .
- Retraction line 130 also enables selective removal or addition of slack from or to either proximal end 122 or distal end 124 of suture 120 . Once suture 120 is positioned and/or locked at the desired location, retraction line 130 can be removed by being pulled through loop 126 .
- FIG. 20 Depicted in FIG. 20 is a suture anchor 131 having a plurality of passageways 132 A, 132 B, and 132 C each extending between top surface 112 and bottom surface 114 .
- Suture 120 extends through anchor 131 . Specifically, beginning with distal end 124 , suture 120 passes down through passageway 132 C. A portion of suture 120 is then coiled over itself so as to form a closed loop 134 below bottom surface 114 . Proceeding proximally, suture 120 then extends up through passageway 132 A and then down through passageway 132 B. Suture 120 then passes through closed loop 134 . Retraction line 130 also passes through loop 134 .
- loop 134 constricts about the portion of suture 120 extending therethrough, thereby locking suture 120 to suture anchor 131 .
- Retraction line 130 enables selective expansion of loop 134 so as to unlock suture 120 from anchor 131 and to enable selective adjustment of slack in suture 120 .
- FIG. 21 Depicted in FIG. 21 is a suture anchor 136 .
- a pair of spaced apart passageways 140 A and 140 B extend between top surface 112 and bottom surface 114 .
- a passageway 142 extends between front face 116 and back face 118 .
- suture 120 passes down through passageway 140 B and then back up through passageway 140 A.
- the portion of suture 120 between passageways 140 A and 140 B is formed into a loop 138 .
- suture 120 then extends from back face 118 through passageway 142 and then through loop 138 .
- Retraction line 130 also passes through loop 138 .
- loop 138 retracts into passageways 140 A and/or 140 B until the remaining portion of loop 138 securely biases the portion of suture 120 passing therethrough against the exterior surface of suture anchor 136 , thereby securely locking suture 120 to suture anchor 136 .
- retraction line 130 enables selective expansion of loop 138 so as to unlock suture 120 from anchor 136 and to enable selective adjustment of slack in suture 120 .
- suture anchor 136 is again shown having suture 120 passing therethrough in substantially the same fashion as discussed above with regard to FIG. 21 .
- the primary distinction is that loop 138 of FIG. 21 has been coiled in FIG. 22 into a closed loop 144 .
- Proximal end 122 of suture 120 and retraction line 130 both pass through closed loop 144 .
- loop 144 constricts about the portion of suture 120 extending therethrough, thereby locking suture 120 to suture anchor 136 .
- Retraction line 130 enables selective expansion of loop 144 so as to unlock suture 120 from anchor 136 and to enable selective adjustment of slack in suture 120 .
- suture anchor 106 having suture 120 passing therethrough in substantially the same fashion as previously discussed with regard to FIG. 19 .
- both proximal end 122 and distal end 124 of suture 120 pass through loop 126 to facilitate locking of suture 120 to suture anchor 106 .
- the proximal end, distal end, or both ends of the suture can be passed through the loop formed on the suture to facilitate locking with the corresponding anchor.
- retractions lines disclosed herein can also be used for selectively unlocking sutures secured on other configurations of suture anchors.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,693,060 discloses suture anchors having a suture selectively locked thereon.
- a retraction line can be passed through loop 24 of the disclosed sutures to selectively unlock the suture and to adjust slack therein.
- columns 4-6 of U.S. Pat. No. 5,693,060 and all of the drawings thereof are hereby incorporated by reference.
- Other alternative suture anchors that can also be used in association with the present invention are disclosed in United States Publication No. US 2002/0019649 A1, published Feb. 14, 2002.
- paragraphs [0101]-[0206] of United States Publication No. US 2002/0019649 A1 and all of the drawings thereof are hereby incorporated by reference.
- the various anchors of the present invention can be made in a variety of different ways using a variety of one or more different materials.
- the various anchors can be made from medical grade bioabsorbable or non-absorbable materials.
- bioabsorbable materials include homopolymers and copolymers of lactide, glycolide, trimethylene carbonate, caprolactone, and p-dioxanone and blends or other combinations thereof and equivalents thereof.
- non-absorbable materials include metals such as stainless steel, titanium, Nitinol, cobalt, alloys thereof, and equivalents thereof and polymeric materials such as non-absorbable polyesters, polyamides, polyolefins, polyurethanes, and polyacetals and equivalents thereof.
- the anchors may be manufactured as a single piece using standard machining or molding techniques. Alternatively, discrete elements of the anchors can be manufactured separately and then connected together using conventional methods and materials. In such an embodiment, each discrete element may be made from the same or different materials.
Abstract
A suture anchor delivery system includes a handle having a needle extending therefrom. A suture anchor assembly is slidably received on the needle. The suture anchor assembly includes a proximal anchor, a distal anchor, and a suture extending therebetween. The suture is secured to the proximal anchor by forming a loop in the suture and passing the loop at least partially through a passageway in the proximal anchor. One end of the suture is then secured to the distal anchor. The other end of the suture is passed through the loop and terminates in a free end to selectively lock the suture against the proximal anchor. A retraction line is passed through the loop to allow a surgeon to selectively adjust the length of the suture between the two anchors and/or to selectively unlock the suture from the proximal anchor.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/253,769 filed Oct. 18, 2005 and entitled SOFT TISSUE REPAIR SYSTEM (Attorney Docket No. MLI-47 Con) which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/180,901, filed Jun. 26, 2002 and entitled SOFT TISSUE REPAIR SYSTEM (Attorney docket no. 13447.7).
- 1. The Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to suture anchors used for surgically repairing soft tissue, as well as instrumentation and methods for deploying such anchors.
- 2. The Relevant Technology
- One common type of soft tissue injury is the tearing of the meniscus within the joint of the knee. The meniscus plays an important role in absorbing impact and preventing the bones of the knee joint from directly wearing against each other. Tears commonly occur from an accident or while participating in a sporting activity. Such injuries can produce continued or repeated inflammation of the knee joint and, in more extreme cases, produce binding on the knee joint, thereby preventing normal mobility.
- A common surgical procedure to remedy the injury is to remove the torn portion of the meniscus through an arthroscopic procedure. Depending on how much of the meniscus is removed, however, this procedure can result in direct contact by the bones of the knee joint during normal activity. As such, the bones begin to wear, potentially creating other problems in the future.
- A tear in the meniscus can be healed if the tissue bounding the tear is securely held together for a sufficiently long period of time to allow the tissue to bind together. Although a number of different pin and anchor systems have been developed for facilitating repair of a torn meniscus, each of the conventional approaches has shortcomings. Most commonly, the pin and anchor systems do not sufficiently hold the tissue together to allow healing of the tear. Another common shortcoming is that the pin or anchor systems require some structure to remain in or on the bearing surface of the meniscus. This structure is compressed between the bones of the knee joint during normal use. As such, the structure can produce wear on the meniscus and/or the bones of the knee joint.
- Various embodiments of the present invention will now be discussed with reference to the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a suture delivery system of the present invention; -
FIGS. 2 and 2A illustrate a cross-sectional side view of the suture delivery system shown inFIG. 1 with the handle in a retracted position; -
FIGS. 3 and 3A illustrate a cross-sectional side view of the suture delivery system shown inFIG. 1 with the handle in an advanced position; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly of the delivery system shown inFIG. 1 mounted on a needle of the system; -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the needle of the delivery system shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is an elevated side view of an alternative embodiment of the needle shown inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly shown inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the suture anchor assembly ofFIG. 4 with the needle in cross section; -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional side view of the proximal anchor of the suture anchor assembly shown inFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the suture anchor assembly ofFIG. 8 positioned to be inserted into a torn meniscus; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of the suture anchor assembly ofFIG. 10 with a tip of the needle and distal anchor being passed through the soft tissue; -
FIG. 12 is a side view of the assembly shown inFIG. 11 with the needle being retracted and the distal anchor positioned; -
FIG. 13 is a side view of the assembly shown inFIG. 12 with the needle being passed again through the soft tissue; -
FIG. 14 is a side view of the assembly shown inFIG. 13 with the proximal anchor being advanced through the soft tissue; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the soft tissue ofFIG. 10 having both the proximal anchor and distal anchor mounted thereon; -
FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the proximal and distal anchor ofFIG. 15 with slack from the suture extending therebetween being moved to the loop; -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the soft tissue ofFIG. 15 with slack in the loop of the suture being removed through the proximal end of the suture; -
FIG. 18 illustrates a perspective view of the soft tissue ofFIG. 17 having the suture locked on the proximal anchor; and -
FIGS. 19-23 are alternative embodiments of suture anchors having sutures uniquely mounted thereon for selective locking. - Depicted in
FIG. 1 is one embodiment of an inventive suture delivery system 8 incorporating features of the present invention. Suture delivery system 8 comprises aninsertion device 10 and asuture anchor assembly 20 disposed thereon. Suture delivery system 8 is configured for inserting suture anchors ofsuture anchor assembly 20 into soft tissue so as to subsequently facilitate repair of the soft tissue, such as the meniscus, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or the like. It will be appreciated, however, that suture delivery system 8 may also be used in a variety of other applications. -
Insertion device 10 comprises ahandle 16 having aneedle assembly 17 extending therefrom.Handle 16 has anexterior surface 24 extending between aproximal end 12 and an opposingdistal end 14. Althoughhandle 16 is shown having a generally circular transverse cross section, it is appreciated thathandle 16 may have any of a variety of alternative cross-sectional shapes such as, but not limited to, square, rectangular, oblong, triangular, and the like. - As shown in
FIG. 2 ,handle 16 comprises an elongated,tubular sidewall 22 extending between aproximal end wall 23 and an opposingdistal end wall 25.Handle 16 has aninterior surface 26 that bounds achamber 28. Projecting intochamber 28 fromproximal end wall 23 is asupport 29. It is appreciated thatsupport 29 can be formed separate from or integral withproximal end wall 23 and can be eliminated by simply increasing the thickness ofproximal end wall 23. Apassageway 30 extends throughproximal end wall 23 and support 29 so as to communicate withchamber 28. Similarly, apassageway 32 extends throughdistal end wall 25 so as to communicate withchamber 28.Passageways - As depicted in
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,exterior surface 24 ofhandle 16 includes atop surface 27. Anelongated slot 36 is oriented along the length oftop surface 27 and extends throughsidewall 22 so as to communicate withchamber 28.Slot 36 has aproximal end 33 and an opposingdistal end 35. - A
lever 37 is slidably mounted onhandle 16. Specifically,lever 37 comprises aslide plate 38 having atop surface 39 and an opposingbottom surface 41.Bottom surface 41 ofslide plate 38 rides againsttop surface 27 ofhandle 16. Anarm 40 downwardly projects frombottom surface 41 ofslide plate 38, throughslot 36, and intochamber 28. A rib outwardly projects from each side ofarm 40 withinchamber 28 so as to retainarm 40 withinchamber 28. Apassageway 45 extends througharm 40 in alignment withpassageways Lever 37 further comprises athumb rest 43 upwardly projecting fromtop surface 39 ofslide plate 38.Lever 37 is selectively operable alongslot 36 between a retracted distal position as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 and an advanced proximal position as shown inFIG. 3 . - As depicted in
FIGS. 2 and 2A ,needle assembly 17 generally comprises aneedle 18, asleeve 34 slidably disposed about a portion ofneedle 18, and asheath 53 covering at least a portion ofsleeve 34.Needle 18 has aproximal end 47 and an opposingdistal end 49 that terminates at a sharpeneddistal tip 51.Proximal end 47 ofneedle 18 is secured withinpassageway 30 ofsupport 29 by adhesive, welding, or other conventional forms of attachment.Needle 18 freely extends distally throughpassageway 45 oflever 37 andpassageway 32 ofdistal end wall 25 such thatdistal end 49 ofneedle 18 freely projects distal ofhandle 16. In alternative embodiments, it is appreciated thatneedle 18 need only extend partially along the length ofhandle 16. - As shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 ,needle 18 comprises anexterior surface 46 and aninterior surface 48 each extending betweenproximal end 47 anddistal end 49.Interior surface 48 bounds apassage 50 extending throughneedle 18. Aslot 52 is formed on an upper surface ofneedle 18 and extends betweenexterior surface 46 andinterior surface 48.Slot 52 runs fromdistal tip 51 to alip 55 formed proximal thereof. In alternative embodiments, it is appreciated thatslot 52 can extend the entire length ofneedle 18 or can terminate at any point proximal oflip 55. As shown inFIG. 5 ,slot 52 comprises a widedistal portion 57 and a narrowproximal portion 59. Ashoulder 54 is formed on one side ofslot 52 at the intersection ofportions slot 52 at the intersection ofportions shoulder 54 will be discussed below in greater detail. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 5 ,needle 18 is straight along its entire length. In an alternative embodiment depicted inFIG. 6 , aneedle 19 is shown having adistal end 49 that curves upwardly. It will be appreciated that depending on the intended use thereof, the distal end ofneedle 18 can be curved or bent into a variety of alternative configurations. - Returning to
FIGS. 2 and 2A ,sleeve 34 encirclesneedle 18 so as to freely slide overneedle 18.Sleeve 34 extends between aproximal end 61 and an opposingdistal end 67.Proximal end 61 ofsleeve 34 is secured withinpassageway 45 oflever 37 such as by an adhesive, welding or other conventional forms of connection.Sleeve 34 extends distally throughpassageway 32 ofhandle 16 and terminates at a freedistal end face 69. - Since
sleeve 34 is connected to lever 37,sleeve 34 is slid between an advanced position and a retracted position aslever 37 is selectively moved between its advanced and retracted positions. For example, depicted inFIGS. 2 and 2A ,lever 37 andsleeve 34 are each in their retracted proximal position. In this position, distal end face 69 ofsleeve 34 is disposed proximal of the anchors ofsuture anchor assembly 20. In the advanced distal position depicted inFIGS. 3 and 3A ,sleeve 34 slides alongneedle 18 such that distal end face 69 ofsleeve 34 extends to or pastdistal tip 51 ofneedle 18.Lever 37 is thus operable to selectively positionsleeve 34. In turn, as discussed below in greater detail,sleeve 34 facilitates placement ofsuture anchor assembly 20. -
Needle 18 is typically made of a metal, such as stainless steel, but can also be made of plastic, composite, or other desired material. Whereneedle 18 is straight,sleeve 34 can be made of the same material asneedle 18. Whereneedle 18 is curved, however,sleeve 34 is typically made of a polymeric material stiff enough to advance an anchor ofsuture anchor assembly 20 but flexible enough to conform to the contour ofneedle 18 assleeve 34 passes overneedle 18. For example, in one embodiment,sleeve 34 is comprised of polyimide or polyetheretherketone. - Returning to
FIGS. 2 and 2A ,sheath 53 encirclessleeve 34 such thatsleeve 34 is freely slideable therein.Sheath 53 includes aproximal end 71 and an opposingdistal end 73 that terminates at adistal end face 75.Proximal end 71 ofsheath 53 is secured withinpassageway 32 ofhandle 16 such as by an adhesive, welding, or other conventional forms of securing. In part,sheath 53 is disposed oversleeve 34 to protectsleeve 34. As discussed below, however, distal end face 75 ofsheath 53 can also be positioned to function as a rearward or proximal stop forsuture anchor assembly 20. - Depicted in
FIG. 7 ,suture anchor assembly 20 comprises aproximal anchor 56, adistal anchor 58, and asuture 60 extending therebetween.Proximal anchor 56 has a generally elongated configuration including atop surface 63 and an opposingbottom surface 65 that each extend between aproximal end 77 and an opposingdistal end 79.Distal end 79 terminates at a sharpenednose 81. Anelongated channel 66 is recessed intobottom surface 65 ofproximal anchor 56 and extends along the length thereof.Channel 66 is configured to receive portions ofsuture 60 therein. As depicted inFIG. 9 , a plurality of spacedpassageways top surface 63 tochannel 66. It is appreciated that in alternative embodiments,proximal anchor 56 may have one, two, or four or more passageways 68 extending therethrough. - Returning to
FIG. 7 ,proximal anchor 56 is more specifically comprised of anelongated body 64 having a substantially circular transverse cross-section complementary to that ofpassage 50 ofneedle 18.Channel 66 is formed onbottom surface 65 ofbody 64. Anelongated neck 62 upwardly projects frombody 64 along the length ofbody 64 and terminates attop surface 63. Aflange 75 outwardly projects from each side ofneck 62 along the length thereof attop surface 63. In alternative embodiments, it is appreciated thatflanges 75 can be eliminated or can project from only one side ofneck 62. Furthermore,flanges 75 need not extend along the full length ofneck 62. - Turning to
FIG. 4 ,proximal anchor 56 is loaded ontoneedle 18 by slidingbody 64 intopassage 50 ofneedle 18 atdistal tip 51.Proximal anchor 56 is slid proximally withinpassage 50 withneck 62 extending through and beyondslot 52.Body 64 has a diameter greater than the width ofslot 52, thereby preventingproximal anchor 56 from unintentionally falling out throughslot 52. In this regard, it is appreciated thatbottom portion 64 may have a variety of alternative shapes not necessarily corresponding to the shape ofneedle 18. Alternatively,proximal anchor 56 may be inserted intoneedle 18 by snap-fit throughslot 52.Flanges 75 outwardly project fromneck 62 aboveslot 52. Depicted inFIG. 2A ,proximal anchor 56 is slid proximally untilproximal anchor 56 hits a stop such as distal end face 69 ofsleeve 34, distal end face 75 ofsheath 53, orlip 55 ofneedle 18. - Returning to
FIG. 7 ,distal anchor 58 has a generally elongated configuration that extends between aproximal end 76 and an opposingdistal end 74.Distal end 74 terminates at a downwardly sloping sharpenednose 101. More specifically,distal anchor 58 comprises anelongated body 72 that extends betweenproximal end 76 anddistal end 74.Body 72 has a generally circular transverse cross-section complementary to that ofpassage 50 ofneedle 18. Anotch 83 is formed throughbody 72 so as to dividebody 72 into aproximal portion 85 and a spaced apartdistal portion 87. In alternative embodiment, notch 83 need not completely dividebody 72. - A
flexible prong 80 projects fromproximal portion 85 ofbody 72 intonotch 83 and extends belowbody 72.Prong 80 can be resiliently biased intonotch 83 so as to be in alignment withbody 72. - An
elongated neck 78 upwardly projects frombody 72 along the length thereof and spans acrossnotch 83.Neck 78 terminates at a freetop surface 93. A pair of spaced apartpassageways neck 78. In alternative embodiments, one or three or more passageways 82 can be formed ondistal anchor 58. Furthermore, passageways 82 can extend at a variety of other orientations. Positioned proximal of passageways 82, a wedged shapedflange 70 outwardly projects from each side ofneck 78 attop surface 93. In alternative embodiments,flanges 70 can be eliminated or project from only one side ofneck 78. - As shown in
FIG. 4 ,distal anchor 58 is loaded ontoneedle 18 by slidingbody 72 intopassage 50 ofneedle 18 atdistal tip 51.Distal anchor 58 is slid proximally withinpassage 50 withneck 78 extending through and beyondslot 52.Body 72 has a diameter greater than the width ofslot 52, thereby preventingdistal anchor 58 from unintentionally falling out throughslot 52. In this regard, it is appreciated thatbody 72 may have a variety of alternative shapes not necessarily corresponding to the shape ofpassage 50 ofneedle 18. Furthermore,distal anchor 58 may be inserted intoneedle 18 by snap-fit throughslot 52.Flanges 70 outwardly project fromneck 78 aboveslot 52.Distal anchor 58 is slid proximally untildistal anchor 58 hits againstshoulder 54 ofneedle 18. In this regard,neck 78 ofdistal anchor 58 is slightly wider thanneck 62 ofproximal anchor 56. - As depicted in
FIG. 8 , asbody 72 ofdistal anchor 58 is slid intopassage 50 ofneedle 18,prong 80 is compressed intonotch 83 so as to resiliently bias againstinterior surface 48 ofneedle 18. As a result,prong 80 frictionally securesdistal anchor 58 withinneedle 18 so as to precludedistal anchor 58 from unintentionally sliding out ofpassage 50. In this regard, it is appreciated thatprong 80 can also project fromdistal portion 87 ofbody 72 or fromneck 78. Furthermore,prong 80 need not project belowbody 72 but can project from the sides thereof. In addition,prong 80 can be divided into two or more prongs that project in opposite or different directions. - As shown in
FIG. 7 ,proximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 are secured together bysuture 60. As used in the specification and appended claims, the term “suture” is broadly intended to include any type of flexible line but typically comprises medical grade suture.Suture 60 comprises aproximal end 84 that terminates at afree end 92 and an opposingdistal end 86 that terminates at adistal tip 99.Distal end 86 ofsuture 60 is secured todistal anchor 58 by passingdistal tip 99 throughpassageway 82A and then passingdistal tip 99 back throughpassageway 82B. Portions ofsuture 60 proximal and distal ofpassageways knot 90. - It is appreciated that
suture 60 can be secured todistal anchor 58 in a vast number of different ways. By way of example and not by limitation,suture 60 can be loop through a single passageway and then tied to itself. Alternatively,distal tip 99 can be passed through a single passageway. A large knot can then be formed atdistal tip 99, the knot being sufficiently large to precludedistal tip 99 from passing back through the passageway. In yet other embodiments,distal end 86 ofsuture 60 can be secured todistal anchor 58 by an adhesive, clamp, being integrally molded therewith, or any number of other conventional fastening techniques. -
Suture 60 extends fromdistal anchor 58 toproximal anchor 56. Atproximal anchor 56,suture 60 extends frombottom surface 65 up throughpassageway 68A. Aloop 88 is then formed onsuture 60. As used in the specification and appended claims, the term “loop” is defined as a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked.Loop 88 is passed down throughpassageway 68B.Suture 60 proximal ofloop 88 then passes down throughpassageway 68C where it then passes throughloop 88. - A
retraction line 94 is passed throughloop 88 ofsuture 60 such that opposing ends 95 and 97 ofretraction line 94 project fromloop 88.Retraction line 94 comprises a suture or any other form of flexible line. It is appreciated that in one embodiment,retraction line 94 can comprise the proximal end ofsuture 60. Furthermore,retraction line 94 can be formed into a continuous loop.Retraction line 94 is positioned such that by simultaneously pulling on opposing ends 95 and 97, tension can be applied toloop 88 in a direction away fromproximal anchor 56. - In the above assembled configuration, pulling on
free end 92 ofsuture 60 selectively lockssuture 60 toproximal anchor 56. Specifically, asfree end 92 ofsuture 60 is tensioned,loop 88 begins to be retracted intopassageway 68B.Passageway 68B has a diameter large enough to receiveloop 88 but too small to permitloop 88 and the portion ofsuture 60 passing therethrough to be pulled throughpassageway 68B. For example, in one embodiment wheresuture 60 is a size 0 suture having a diameter in a range from about 0.013 inches to about 0.016 inches,passageway 68B is circular and has a diameter of about 0.25 inches. Accordingly, as the end ofloop 88 begins to enterpassageway 68B at the point were suture 60 passes therethrough, the overlappingsuture 60 locks by a secure wedged frictional engagement against or within the opening topassageway 68B ofproximal anchor 56. To release this locked engagement,retraction line 94 is pulled on which drawsloop 88 away frompassageway 68B, thereby releasing the locked engagement withproximal anchor 56. As will be discussed below in greater detail, by selectively drawing onproximal end 84 ofsuture 60 andretraction line 94, any slack insuture 60 between suture anchors 56 and 58 can be removed.Suture 60 can then be locked toproximal anchor 56. - In the loaded state shown in
FIG. 8 , anchors 56 and 58 are mounted onneedle 18 as previously discussed. Due to the required operating slack,suture 60 extending betweenanchors passage 50 ofneedle 18. In contrast, as shown inFIGS. 8 and 9 ,suture 60 andretraction line 94, after passing throughloop 88, travel withinchannel 66 ofproximal anchor 56. After exitingchannel 66, as shown inFIG. 2 ,suture 60 andretraction line 94 continue traveling proximally withpassage 50 ofneedle 18 and exit therefrom atproximal end 12 ofhandle 16. If desired, as shown inFIG. 1 , the free end ofsuture 60 andretraction line 94 can be inserted into the proximal end ofslot 36 onhandle 16. In the retracted proximal position, lever 37 biases the free ends ofsuture 60 andretraction line 94 againsthandle 16 so as to holdsuture 60 andretraction line 94 in place. Aslever 37 is advanced into the distal position, the free ends ofsuture 60 andretraction line 94 are released bylever 37 for selective removal frominsertion device 10. - Referring now to
FIGS. 10-18 , the operation ofinsertion device 10 will now be described. It is understood that forFIGS. 10-14 , while only needle 18 andsuture anchor assembly 20 are shown, theentire insertion device 10 is being applied. It is also appreciated that beforeinsertion device 10 is used,suture 60 is secured toproximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 and the entiresuture anchor assembly 20 is loaded onneedle 18 as described above. -
FIG. 10 depicts an exemplarysoft tissue site 96 in need of repair. In this example, ameniscus 98 is shown having atear 100.Meniscus 98 comprises cartilage lying between the joint surfaces of the femur and the tibia. As shown inFIG. 11 ,meniscus 98 has a substantially triangular transverse cross-section having aninside surface 102 and anoutside surface 104.Insertion device 10 is positioned to penetratemeniscus 98 from insidesurface 102. - Specifically,
needle 18 penetrates insidesurface 102 ofmeniscus 98, passes throughtear 100, and exits throughoutside face 104.Needle 18 is advanced to the extent that all ofdistal anchor 58 extends pastoutside face 104 ofmeniscus 98. The soft tissue ofmeniscus 98 sufficiently encloses aroundneedle 18 such that asneedle 18 is retracted frommeniscus 98, the exposedneck 78 andflanges 70 catch onoutside face 104 ofmeniscus 98.Distal anchor 58 is thus dislodged fromneedle 18 by overcoming the resistance force ofprong 80 and sliding distally off ofneedle 18. - As shown in
FIG. 12 , afterneedle 18 is retracted frommeniscus 98,distal anchor 58 is disposed onoutside surface 104 ofmeniscus 98. Because of the waydistal anchor 58 is secured to suture 60 (described above with reference toFIG. 7 ),distal anchor 58 generally rotates so that the elongated side ofdistal anchor 58 is biased againstoutside face 104 ofmeniscus 98. This orientation helps ensure thatdistal anchor 58 does not unintentionally pass through the puncture formed byneedle 18. -
Proximal anchor 56 is now secured tomeniscus 98 at a short distance fromdistal anchor 58. Specifically, as shown inFIG. 13 ,needle 18 is placed oninside surface 102 ofmeniscus 98 at a point alongtear 100 spaced apart from the initial insertion ofneedle 18.Needle 18 is then passed through insidesurface 102, tear 100 and outsidesurface 104. - As depicted in
FIG. 14 , onceneedle 18 is properly positioned,lever 37 onhandle 16 is advanced from the retracted proximal position to the advanced distal position. In so doing,sleeve 34 is distally advanced. Distal end face 69 ofsleeve 34 biases againstproximal anchor 56 and distally advancesproximal anchor 56 throughmeniscus 98 alongneedle 18.Sleeve 34 continues to advance untilproximal anchor 56 is released fromneedle 18 beyondoutside surface 104 ofmeniscus 98. Alternatively,sleeve 34 need only advanceproximal anchor 56 beyondoutside surface 104 ofmeniscus 98.Proximal anchor 56 can then be removed fromneedle 18 by simply withdrawingneedle 18 back throughmeniscus 98. In yet another alternative,sleeve 34 can function to initially advanceproximal anchor 56 to the distal end ofneedle 18.Proximal anchor 56 can then be placed using the same method as discussed above with regard todistal anchor 58. - With
needle 18 removed,proximal anchor 56 is disposed onoutside surface 104 ofmeniscus 98. Because of the wayproximal anchor 56 is secured to suture 60 (described above with reference toFIG. 7 ),proximal anchor 56 will generally rotate so that theelongated bottom surface 65 ofproximal anchor 56 is biased againstoutside surface 104 of meniscus 98 (FIG. 15 ). Again, this orientation helps ensure thatproximal anchor 56 does not pass through the puncture formed byneedle 18. -
FIG. 15 shows bothproximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 disposed onoutside surface 104 ofmeniscus 98. Afterneedle 18 is retracted frommeniscus 98,insertion device 10 is removed from the operating environment. In so doing,suture 60 andretraction line 94 are withdrawn out ofneedle 18 so as to freely extend outside of the body of the patient. In one embodiment,suture 60 andretraction line 94 can be different colors or have different markings thereon so as to be discernable therebetween. - Once
proximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 are positioned, the length ofsuture 60 betweenproximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 is adjusted. Generally, extra slack is provided in the length ofsuture 60 betweenproximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 to ensure easy placement ofanchors suture 60 holds tear 100 sufficiently tightly closed to ensuring healing thereat. - With reference to
FIG. 15 , to remove the slack insuture 60 betweenanchors proximal end 84 ofsuture 60 taut. The surgeon then simultaneously pulls back on both opposing free ends 95 and 97 ofretraction line 94, thereby pulling onloop 88 ofsuture 60. As depicted inFIG. 16 , becauseproximal end 84 ofsuture 60 is held taut,loop 88 enlarges under the tension ofretraction line 94 by drawing in slack from betweenanchors - In turn, as depicted in
FIG. 17 , to remove the slack fromloop 88, proximal end of 84 ofsuture 60 is pulled whileretraction line 94 is slowly released at a complementary rate. If required, the above process is repeated until all of the slack is removed from betweenanchors - As long as
retention line 94 remains inloop 88, it is possible to selectively unlocksuture 60 fromproximal anchor 56. To do so, the surgeon simply applies tension toretention line 94 to loosenloop 88. The surgeon can then increase or decrease the slack insuture 60. Thus,retention line 94 allows a surgeon to make any necessary readjustments to the length ofsuture 60 before finally lockingsuture 60. - As shown in
FIG. 18 , when the desired length ofsuture 60 betweenproximal anchor 56 anddistal anchor 58 is achieved,retraction line 94 is removed fromloop 88 by pulling on one of free ends 95 or 97 thereof. Exposedproximal end 84 ofsuture 60 is then tensioned so as to securely locksuture 60 toproximal anchor 56 as previously discussed.Suture 60 is then clipped proximal ofproximal anchor 56 and removed. - The methods and apparatuses of the present invention may be applicable in a wide variety of surgical applications, not limited to the example of the meniscal repair described above. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that a single anchor or more than two anchors may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, suture
anchor delivery system 10 may be used to employ a series of anchors within a soft tissue site. That is, a plurality of anchors may be slidably received inneedle 18. Each anchor can be advanced to the distal end ofneedle 18 and then inserted as described above. - It is also appreciated that
suture anchor assembly 20 or a discrete suture anchor thereof can be used independently ofinsertion device 10. For example, arthroscopic or other conventional procedures can be used to manually stitch soft tissue using a suture. Once the stitching is completed, the suture can be secured in place by use of a suture anchor described herein. - Set forth below in
FIGS. 19-22 are a number of alternative configurations for securing a suture to a suture anchor. It is appreciated that these configurations can be implemented into suture anchors 56 and/or 58 or can be used independently thereof. Like elements between the various embodiments will be identified by like reference characters. - Depicted in
FIG. 19 is asuture anchor 106. Whileanchor 106 is shown as a rectangular block, it will be appreciated thatanchor 106 may have any desired configuration depending on the particular application. For example,anchor 106 can have a circular, triangular, elliptical, or any other polygonal or irregular transverse cross section.Anchor 106 can also have threads, barbs, or other fixation structure that are well known in the art for securinganchor 106 to bone. Furthermore,anchor 106 can be uniquely configured for attachment with an insertion tool.Anchor 106 comprises atop surface 112 and an opposingbottom surface 114 each extending between afront face 116 and an opposing backface 118. Asingle passageway 108 extends throughanchor 106 fromtop surface 112 tobottom surface 114. - A
suture 120 is provided having aproximal end 122 and an opposingdistal end 124. A portion ofsuture 120 is formed into aloop 126.Loop 126 is passed throughpassageway 108 so as to project beyondbottom surface 114.Proximal end 122 ofsuture 120 is then passed throughloop 126. Aretraction line 130 also passes throughloop 126. Althoughretraction line 130 is depicted as a continuous loop,retraction line 130 can also comprise a linear line that is looped throughloop 126. - By holding one of
proximal end 122 ordistal end 124 taut and then pulling on the other,loop 126 begins to retract intopassageway 108. This retraction continues until the overlapping sections ofsuture 120 atloop 126 lock withanchor 106 by a secure wedged frictional engagement against or within the opening topassageway 108 ofanchor 106. If desired, an enlarged concentrically disposed recess bore can be formed at the opening ofpassageway 108. In this embodiment, the overlapping sections ofsuture 120 are received within the recess bore before locking against the constricted portion ofpassageway 108. - As with
proximal anchor 56 previously discussed,retraction line 130 facilitates selective unlocking of thesuture 120 fromanchor 106.Retraction line 130 also enables selective removal or addition of slack from or to eitherproximal end 122 ordistal end 124 ofsuture 120. Oncesuture 120 is positioned and/or locked at the desired location,retraction line 130 can be removed by being pulled throughloop 126. - Depicted in
FIG. 20 is asuture anchor 131 having a plurality ofpassageways top surface 112 andbottom surface 114.Suture 120 extends throughanchor 131. Specifically, beginning withdistal end 124,suture 120 passes down throughpassageway 132C. A portion ofsuture 120 is then coiled over itself so as to form aclosed loop 134 belowbottom surface 114. Proceeding proximally,suture 120 then extends up throughpassageway 132A and then down throughpassageway 132B. Suture 120 then passes through closedloop 134.Retraction line 130 also passes throughloop 134. - By pulling on
end 122 and/or end 124 ofsuture 120,loop 134 constricts about the portion ofsuture 120 extending therethrough, thereby lockingsuture 120 to sutureanchor 131.Retraction line 130 enables selective expansion ofloop 134 so as to unlocksuture 120 fromanchor 131 and to enable selective adjustment of slack insuture 120. - Depicted in
FIG. 21 is asuture anchor 136. A pair of spaced apartpassageways top surface 112 andbottom surface 114. Apassageway 142 extends betweenfront face 116 andback face 118. Beginning atdistal end 124,suture 120 passes down throughpassageway 140B and then back up throughpassageway 140A. As such, the portion ofsuture 120 betweenpassageways loop 138. Proceeding proximally,suture 120 then extends fromback face 118 throughpassageway 142 and then throughloop 138.Retraction line 130 also passes throughloop 138. - By pulling on
end 122 and/or end 124 ofsuture 120,loop 138 retracts intopassageways 140A and/or 140B until the remaining portion ofloop 138 securely biases the portion ofsuture 120 passing therethrough against the exterior surface ofsuture anchor 136, thereby securely lockingsuture 120 to sutureanchor 136. Again,retraction line 130 enables selective expansion ofloop 138 so as to unlocksuture 120 fromanchor 136 and to enable selective adjustment of slack insuture 120. - Depicted in
FIG. 22 ,suture anchor 136 is again shown havingsuture 120 passing therethrough in substantially the same fashion as discussed above with regard toFIG. 21 . The primary distinction is thatloop 138 ofFIG. 21 has been coiled inFIG. 22 into aclosed loop 144.Proximal end 122 ofsuture 120 andretraction line 130 both pass through closedloop 144. In this embodiment, as with the embodiment depicted inFIG. 20 , by pulling onend 122 and/or end 124 ofsuture 120,loop 144 constricts about the portion ofsuture 120 extending therethrough, thereby lockingsuture 120 to sutureanchor 136.Retraction line 130 enables selective expansion ofloop 144 so as to unlocksuture 120 fromanchor 136 and to enable selective adjustment of slack insuture 120. - Finally, depicted in
FIG. 23 issuture anchor 106 havingsuture 120 passing therethrough in substantially the same fashion as previously discussed with regard toFIG. 19 . The one distinction is that in this embodiment bothproximal end 122 anddistal end 124 ofsuture 120 pass throughloop 126 to facilitate locking ofsuture 120 to sutureanchor 106. It is appreciated that in each of the disclosed embodiment, the proximal end, distal end, or both ends of the suture can be passed through the loop formed on the suture to facilitate locking with the corresponding anchor. - It is appreciated that the retractions lines disclosed herein can also be used for selectively unlocking sutures secured on other configurations of suture anchors. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,693,060 discloses suture anchors having a suture selectively locked thereon. A retraction line can be passed through
loop 24 of the disclosed sutures to selectively unlock the suture and to adjust slack therein. For purposes of disclosure, columns 4-6 of U.S. Pat. No. 5,693,060 and all of the drawings thereof are hereby incorporated by reference. Other alternative suture anchors that can also be used in association with the present invention are disclosed in United States Publication No. US 2002/0019649 A1, published Feb. 14, 2002. For purposes of disclosure, paragraphs [0101]-[0206] of United States Publication No. US 2002/0019649 A1 and all of the drawings thereof are hereby incorporated by reference. - The various anchors of the present invention can be made in a variety of different ways using a variety of one or more different materials. By way of example and not by limitation, the various anchors can be made from medical grade bioabsorbable or non-absorbable materials. Examples of bioabsorbable materials include homopolymers and copolymers of lactide, glycolide, trimethylene carbonate, caprolactone, and p-dioxanone and blends or other combinations thereof and equivalents thereof. Examples of non-absorbable materials include metals such as stainless steel, titanium, Nitinol, cobalt, alloys thereof, and equivalents thereof and polymeric materials such as non-absorbable polyesters, polyamides, polyolefins, polyurethanes, and polyacetals and equivalents thereof.
- The anchors may be manufactured as a single piece using standard machining or molding techniques. Alternatively, discrete elements of the anchors can be manufactured separately and then connected together using conventional methods and materials. In such an embodiment, each discrete element may be made from the same or different materials.
- The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.
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1. A suture anchor assembly comprising:
an anchor having a first passageway extending through at least a portion of the anchor;
a suture comprising a proximal end and an opposing distal end, a portion of the suture between the proximal end and the distal end being formed into a loop, the loop being at least partially passed through the first passageway, at least one of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture being passed through the loop such that pulling on at least one of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is passed through the loop causes the suture to selectively lock against the anchor; and
a retraction line threaded through the loop of the suture such that the application of tension by the retraction line on the loop causes the suture to selectively unlock from the anchor.
2. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second passageway extending through at least a portion of the anchor, a portion of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is passed through the loop passing through the second passageway before passing through the loop.
3. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a third passageway extending through at least a portion of the anchor, a portion of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is not passed through the loop passing through the third passageway.
4. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a channel recessed on the anchor, the channel intersecting with the first passageway.
5. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a second anchor, the suture being secured to the second anchor distal of the loop.
6. A suture anchor assembly comprising:
an anchor having a first passageway and a spaced apart second passageway each extending through at least a portion of the anchor;
a suture comprising a proximal end and an opposing distal end, a portion of the suture between the proximal end and the distal end passing through the first passageway and the second passageway so as to form a loop, at least one of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture being passed through the loop such that pulling on at least one of the proximal end or distal end of the suture that is passed through the loop causes the suture to selectively lock against the anchor; and
a retraction line threaded through the loop of the suture such that the application of tension by the retraction line on the loop causes the suture to selectively unlock from the anchor.
7. The suture anchor assembly recited in claim 6 , wherein the loop is coiled so as to form a closed loop, the suture and retraction line passing through the closed loop.
8. The suture anchor assembly recited in claim 6 , wherein the proximal end of the suture is passed through the loop.
9. The suture anchor assembly recited in claim 6 , further comprising a third passageway extending through the anchor, the suture passing through the third passageway prior to passing through the loop.
10. A suture anchor assembly comprising:
an anchor comprising:
a top surface and an opposing bottom surface;
an elongated channel recessed into the bottom surface; and
a first passageway and a spaced apart second passageway extending from the top surface to the channel; and
a suture comprising a proximal end and an opposing distal end, a portion of the suture between the proximal end and the distal end being formed into a loop, the loop being at least partially passed through the first passageway, at least one of the proximal end or the distal end of the suture being passed through the second passageway and then through the loop such that pulling on the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is passed through the loop causes the suture to selectively lock against the anchor.
11. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 10 , further comprising a retraction line threaded through the loop of the suture such that tension can be applied on the loop through the retraction line.
12. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 10 , wherein the anchor further comprises a third passageway, wherein the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is not passed through the loop is passed through the third passageway.
13. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 12 , further comprising a second anchor, wherein the proximal end or the distal end of the suture that is not passed through the loop is secured to the second anchor.
14. A suture anchor assembly as recited in claim 13 , further comprising a channel recessed on the anchor, the channel intersecting with the first passageway and the second passageway.
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