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Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure

  • US 7,896,891 B2
  • Filed: 07/24/2006
  • Issued: 03/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for manipulation of anatomic structure found at an interventional site, comprising:

  • at least two anchor assemblies, the anchor assembly including a first anchor member, a second anchor member, and a connector joining the first and second anchor members; and

    an anchor delivery device, the anchor delivery device including a first actuator and being configured to receive and deploy the anchor assembly;

    wherein the second anchor member is loaded within the anchor delivery device in a position free of the connector;

    wherein manipulation of the first actuator accomplishes gaining access to a first site and deployment of the first anchor member independently of the second anchor member.

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