Apparatus and method for manipulating or retracting tissue and anatomical structure
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1. An anchor delivery apparatus, comprising:
- a handle assemble;
a plurality of anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly comprising a ring component and a second component; and
an elongate member extending from the handle assembly, the elongate member including a feeder assembly configured to releasably retain a plurality of ring components of the anchor assembly;
wherein the feeder includes a biasing member that biases the ring components into a position for assembly with the second components of the anchor assembly.
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Abstract
Integrated systems 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 anchoring devices for such purposes.
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1. An anchor delivery apparatus, comprising:
- a handle assemble;
a plurality of anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly comprising a ring component and a second component; and
an elongate member extending from the handle assembly, the elongate member including a feeder assembly configured to releasably retain a plurality of ring components of the anchor assembly;
wherein the feeder includes a biasing member that biases the ring components into a position for assembly with the second components of the anchor assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- a handle assemble;
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