Abstract: An insert-molded suture anchor has a biodegradable polymer body molded around a loop of suture. A tapered end disposed on the proximal end of the body is received into a recess in the distal end of a hand driver. Anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor. The suture is held securely within the anchor body during the insert molding process. The anchor is produced by placing the suture within an injection mold, and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold. Using a preferred plication driver, the suture anchor can be utilized for capsular plication procedures.

Abstract: An insert-molded suture anchor with a biodegradable polymer body in which a loop of suture is totally contained within the polymer. The suture anchor body features a drive end that is shaped to be received into a recess in the end of a hand driver. Anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor. The loop of suture which includes and eyelet for attaching a suture strand is totally embedded within the anchor body during the insert-molding fabrication process. The anchor is produced by placing the suture in an injection mold, and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold.

Abstract: A threaded suture anchor with an eyelet shield transversely molded at a distal end of the anchor body, over which one or more strands of suture is looped. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a polygonally shaped opening to accept a polygonal drive head, preferably hexagonal or square. The peripheral surface defining polygonally shaped opening is rounded and smooth to prevent abrading sutures placed in contact therewith. In another embodiment, a push-in anchor is provided with an eyelet shield at the proximal end of the anchor.

Abstract: A rotary abrader allowing for improved visibility during surgery and improved aspiration of waste material. This is accomplished by providing a hood or sheath formed of a clear material and is available in various shapes and sizes. Slots are provided on the cannulated tube to provide aspiration of waste material and used to attach the hood to the cannulated tube.

Abstract: A ribbed suture anchor formed of poly-ether ether ketone (PEEK). The suture anchor is radiolucent and revisable. A tapered end disposed on the proximal end of the body can be received into a recess in the distal end of a hand driver. Anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor. The suture is attached to the suture anchor body through an aperture in the anchor.

Abstract: A suture anchor includes a threaded anchor body having a bore for receiving a driver, and at least two distal passageways extending from the bore to corresponding apertures at the distal end of the suture anchor. The apertures are provided as pairs with a corresponding groove formed between the apertures of the pair. Suture strands can be inserted into the suture anchor through the apertures, the distal portion of the sutures seated in the grooves between the apertures being protected from abrasion during installation of the suture anchor.

Abstract: A suture anchor has a pin that is disposed transversely within the suture anchor, over which one or more strands of suture is looped. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a hexagonally shaped opening to accept a hexagonal drive head. The peripheral surface defining hexagonally shaped opening is rounded and smooth to prevent abrading sutures placed in contact therewith.