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Soft tissue anchor and method of using same

  • US 20040106925A1
  • Filed: 11/21/2003
  • Published: 06/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/25/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A soft tissue anchor device, comprising:

  • an elongate body, having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a helical anchor on the distal end;

    a retention structure on the body, proximal to the anchor;

    a proximal anchor, moveably carried by the body; and

    an adjustable flange configured to receive the proximal anchor, the proximal anchor configured to be rotational with respect to the flange, the adjustable flange configured to be positioned at a variable angle with respect to the body;

    wherein the proximal anchor is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the body and the retention structure resists proximal movement of the proximal anchor with respect to the body.

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