MULTI-ACTUATING TRIGGER ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
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- A method for treating a prostate involving an anchor delivery device including a trigger and an extendable element and at least one anchor assembly including a first anchor component, a connector and a second anchor component, comprising;
placing the extendable element at a first site;
actuating the trigger to advance the first anchor component through the extendable element;
retracting the extendable element from the first site;
employing the anchor delivery device to apply a pre-determined tension on the connector;
actuating the trigger to assemble the second anchor component to the connector; and
releasing the second anchor component at a second site.
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Abstract
A single trigger system 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 anchor devices for such purposes.
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1. :
- A method for treating a prostate involving an anchor delivery device including a trigger and an extendable element and at least one anchor assembly including a first anchor component, a connector and a second anchor component, comprising;
placing the extendable element at a first site;
actuating the trigger to advance the first anchor component through the extendable element;
retracting the extendable element from the first site;
employing the anchor delivery device to apply a pre-determined tension on the connector;
actuating the trigger to assemble the second anchor component to the connector; and
releasing the second anchor component at a second site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
- A method for treating a prostate involving an anchor delivery device including a trigger and an extendable element and at least one anchor assembly including a first anchor component, a connector and a second anchor component, comprising;
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- A system for implanting an anchor assembly, 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; and
an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a trigger and a tension mechanism that applies a desired tension to the connector;
wherein actuation of the trigger accomplishes gaining access to a first site, deployment of the first anchor member independently of the second anchor member, and assembly of the second anchor member. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
- A system for implanting an anchor assembly, comprising;
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