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Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors

  • US 20050251206A1
  • Filed: 05/07/2004
  • Published: 11/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An anchor for implantation in a body, comprising:

  • an anchor body adapted to be delivered through a hollow member for placement against a tissue surface; and

    a locking mechanism defining a lumen for passage of a flexible member therethrough, wherein the locking mechanism is positioned proximally of the anchor body and has at least one arm biased to project into the lumen for contact against the flexible member such that the flexible member is uni-directionally advancable through the lumen relative to the anchor body.

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