System for adjustable tissue anchors
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1. An implantable device for manipulating soft tissue, comprising:
- at least one tissue engaging structure;
an elongate member attached to the at least one tissue anchor; and
a securing assembly comprising a bony attachment structure and a movable securing member, wherein the movable securing member is adapted to be movable relative to the bony attachment structure while the elongate member is secured to the movable securing member.
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Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue. Methods and devices are also disclosed for manipulating other soft tissue structures, including the soft palate and pharyngeal airway.
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26 Claims
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1. An implantable device for manipulating soft tissue, comprising:
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at least one tissue engaging structure;
an elongate member attached to the at least one tissue anchor; and
a securing assembly comprising a bony attachment structure and a movable securing member, wherein the movable securing member is adapted to be movable relative to the bony attachment structure while the elongate member is secured to the movable securing member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An implantable device for manipulating soft tissue, comprising:
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at least one tissue anchor;
an elongate member attached to the at least one tissue anchor; and
a securing assembly comprising a bony attachment structure and a rotational securing structure. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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- 22. A device for manipulating the tongue, comprising a variable pitch spiral having a first portion with a first pitch and a second portion with a second pitch, the spiral comprising a biocompatible material dimensioned to fit within a tongue.
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25. An implantable device for manipulating soft tissue, comprising:
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at least one tissue anchor;
a securing assembly comprising a bony attachment structure;
an elongate member attached to the at least one tissue anchor and having a length between the at least one tissue anchor and the securing assembly; and
a means for adjusting the length of the elongate member. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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