Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure
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1. A system for manipulation of anatomic structure found at an interventional site, comprising:
- at least one anchor assembly, the anchor assembly including a first anchor member, a second anchor member, and a connector joining the first and second anchor members;
an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a first actuator and being configured to receive and deploy the anchor assembly;
wherein manipulation of the first actuator accomplishes gaining access to a first site and deployment of the first anchor member independently of the second anchor member.
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Abstract
Intergrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes.
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24 Claims
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1. A system for manipulation of anatomic structure found at an interventional site, comprising:
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at least one anchor assembly, the anchor assembly including a first anchor member, a second anchor member, and a connector joining the first and second anchor members;
an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a first actuator and being configured to receive and deploy the anchor assembly;
wherein manipulation of the first actuator accomplishes gaining access to a first site and deployment of the first anchor member independently of the second anchor member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system including an anchor assembly for assembly within a patient'"'"'s body, comprising:
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a first anchor member;
a second anchor member including a first part and a second part;
a connector joining the first and second anchor members;
wherein the first and second parts are configured to be joined with the connector and each other within a patient'"'"'s body. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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23. A method for treating a prostate involving an anchor delivery device including a needle assembly and at least one anchor assembly including a connector attached to an anchor, comprising:
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placing the needle assembly at an interventional site;
advancing the anchor assembly through the needle assembly by applying a force on the connector; and
deploying the anchor assembly at the interventional site.
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24-73. -73. (canceled)
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