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 .