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Apparatus and method for use in positioning an anchor

  • US 7,004,959 B2
  • Filed: 07/30/2002
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of positioning an anchor in body tissue, said method comprising the steps ofproviding an anchor farmed of a hydrophilic material,positioning an inserter in an opening in the anchor formed of hydrophilic material with a pointed end portion of the inserter extending from the anchor formed of hydrophilic material,piercing body tissue with the pointed end portion of the inserter,disengaging the anchor formed of hydrophilic material from the inserter with the anchor formed of hydrophilic material disposed in the body tissue, andexposing the anchor formed of hydrophilic material to body fluids.

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