APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING OR RETRACTING TISSUE AND ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE
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Abstract
Integrated systems and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other sturctures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy and implant anchoring devices for such purposes.
134 Citations
59 Claims
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1-51. -51. (canceled)
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52. An anchor assembly for use in tissue retention, comprising:
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a first part, the first part defining a generally tubular shape and including an internal bore; and
a second part, the second part defining a generally solid cylinder including a pair of spaced arms extending therefrom;
wherein the spaced arms are sized and shaped to be inserted within the bore of the first portion. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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59-73. -73. (canceled)
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