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Tissue manipulation and securement system

  • US 7,736,374 B2
  • Filed: 03/01/2005
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tissue securement apparatus, comprising:

  • an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a flexible length therebetween;

    a first jaw member pivotably coupled to the distal end of the elongate member such that the first jaw pivots around a first pivot axis;

    a second jaw member pivotably coupled to the first jaw member such that the second jaw pivots around a second pivot axis that does not coincide with the first pivot axis;

    a launch tube defining a lumen therethrough, the launch tube being slidably positioned along the elongate body and pivotably coupled to the second jaw member; and

    an anchor assembly and anchor deployment catheter movably positioned within the launch tube.

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