DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETRACTING, LIFTING, COMPRESSING, SUPPORTING OR REPOSITIONING TISSUES OR ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning tissues, organs, anatomical structures, grafts or other structures within the body of human or animal subjects for the purpose of treating a diseases or disorders and/or for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes and/or for research and development purposes or other purposes.
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137 Claims
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1-129. -129. (canceled)
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130. :
- A suture-anchoring member assembly comprising;
an elongate suture member having a proximal end and a distal end;
a distal anchor on the distal end of the suture, said anchor comprising an elongate bar that is initially disposable in a first orientation where the elongate bar is substantially coaxial with an adjacent portion of the suture and a second orientation where the elongate bar is substantially perpendicular to an adjacent portion of the suture. - View Dependent Claims (131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136)
- A suture-anchoring member assembly comprising;
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137. (canceled)
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