ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM
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Abstract
A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
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21 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A system for treatment of body tissue, comprising:
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a delivery device comprising an elongate distal end and a proximal handle; a needle assembly configured to deploy a needle through a window in the elongate distal end, wherein the needle delivers a first anchor assembly and a connector; a cutter assembly configured to move along the long axis of the elongate distal end to cut the connector, the cutter assembly operatively connected to a cutter block within the proximal handle; and a pusher assembly configured to move along the long axis of the elongate distal end to push a second anchor assembly onto the connector, the pusher assembly operatively connected to a pusher block within the proximal handle; wherein the cutter block and pusher block cooperate to push the second anchor assembly onto the connector prior to cutting the connector.
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Specification