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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Citations
158 Claims
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1-137. -137. (canceled)
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138. 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.
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139. 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 (140, 141, 142, 143)
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144. A system for retracting, lifting, compressing, supporting or repositioning of an organ or tissue within the body of a human or animal subject, said system comprising:
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a first anchor having a connector attached thereto; a first introducer useable to deliver and implant the first anchor at a first location within the subject'"'"'s body; a second anchor that is advanceable over the connector; and
a second introducer useable to advance the second anchor over the connector to a second location and to affix the second anchor to the connector;wherein the first anchor comprises an elongate tubular member that has a lumen that extends longitudinally therethrough, a distal end opening, a proximal end opening and a slot that extends longitudinally from the proximal end opening to a location between the proximal end opening and the distal end opening; wherein the first introducer further comprises an endoscope; wherein the first introducer further comprises a channel for receiving an endoscope. - View Dependent Claims (145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154)
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155. A system for implanting an anchor assembly, 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; and an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a trigger; 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.
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156. A system for implanting an anchor assembly, comprising:
at least one anchor assembly, the anchor assembly including a plurality of members that are joined partially or wholly in situ, and an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a trigger wherein actuation of the trigger one or more times accomplishes complete delivery of one anchor assembly.
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157. 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 one or both of the first and second parts are configured to be joined with the connector and each other within a patient'"'"'s body; wherein the system is configured with a single trigger which accomplishes the assembly of the anchor assembly within a patient'"'"'s body and accomplishes the implantation of an assembled anchor assembly.
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158. A system, comprising:
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a multi-part anchor assembly; and an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a single trigger; wherein the multi-part anchor assembly is delivered through the actuation of the single trigger.
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