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.
321 Citations
76 Claims
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1-63. -63. (canceled)
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64. A device useable to anchor an elongate member to tissue of a human or animal subject, said anchor device comprising:
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an anchor body having a hollow passage through which the filament may pass; and
a locking member that is initially positioned in a non-locked position that allows the anchor body to advance over the filament and a locked position where the locking member engages the filament thereby holding the anchor body at a substantially fixed position on the filament. - View Dependent Claims (65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
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76-137. -137. (canceled)
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