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Compressible tissue anchor assemblies

  • US 8,382,800 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2010
  • Issued: 02/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tissue anchor system for securing tissue, comprising:

  • a first tissue anchor having a first proximal collar, a first distal collar, and a first biased element connected to the first proximal and first distal collars and which is adapted to urge the collars toward one another, and a first mesh surface extending between the first proximal and first distal collars;

    a second tissue anchor having a second proximal collar, a second distal collar, and a second biased element connected to the second proximal and second distal collars and which is adapted to urge the collars toward one another, and a second mesh surface extending between the second proximal and second distal collars;

    a length of suture passing through the first and second tissue anchors such that a terminal end of the suture is disposed distally of or attached to one of the first tissue anchor or the second tissue anchor; and

    a looking mechanism slidably disposed along the length of suture at a position proximally of or attached to one of the first tissue anchor or the second tissue anchor.

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