DEFORMABLE FASTENER SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A deformable fastener system comprising:
- a fastener having at least a deformable portion and an elongated fastening portion; and
an introducer having a distal portion configured to engage the fastener and position the fastener relative to a body tissue,wherein the introducer is configured to position the fastener and the elongated fastening portion is tensioned relative to the body tissue.
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Abstract
The guidance and positioning device may be a system for creating a passage in tissue, positioning fasteners or other implants, and tensioning an elongated fastening member, like a suture, thread, wire, or pin. In some embodiments, the device may allow for the implantation of multiple sutures and fasteners in tissue. A fastener may be positioned at the distal end of a flexible pushrod. The fastener may be connected with the pushrod or may be loosely fitted with the distal end of the pushrod. A suture may be looped through or connected with the fastener such that one, two, or more sections, legs, strands, or portions of the suture extend from the fastener.
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26 Claims
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1. A deformable fastener system comprising:
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a fastener having at least a deformable portion and an elongated fastening portion; and an introducer having a distal portion configured to engage the fastener and position the fastener relative to a body tissue, wherein the introducer is configured to position the fastener and the elongated fastening portion is tensioned relative to the body tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A deformable fastener system comprising:
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a fastener having at least a deformable portion and an elongated fastening portion; and an introducer with a distal portion configured to engage the fastener, wherein the elongated fastening portion is positionable through proximal and distal tissue portions to secure the fastener at the distal tissue portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A deformable fastener system comprising:
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a fastener having at least a deformable portion and an elongated fastening portion; and an introducer with a distal portion configured to engage the fastener, wherein the fastener is positioned relative to a body tissue and secured with the elongated fastening portion. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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