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INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR ANCHOR ASSEMBLY

  • US 20120143215A1
  • Filed: 10/27/2011
  • Published: 06/07/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An insertion instrument configured to eject at least one anchor at a target location, the anchor including an anchor body that extends substantially along a direction of elongation, the anchor further including an actuation member that extends from the anchor body substantially along the direction of elongation, the insertion instrument comprising:

  • an access member elongate along a longitudinal direction, the access member defining a distal end that is configured to be at least partially inserted into the target location;

    an anchor housing that releasably carries the at least one anchor, the anchor housing configured to be aligned with the access member; and

    a pusher member configured to be inserted into the anchor housing and to eject the at least one anchor from the anchor housing and out the distal end of the access member.

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