Latching anchor device
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1. An anchor assembly, comprising:
- a distal anchor, a connector and a proximal anchor, the proximal anchor comprising;
a back end; and
a pair of spaced prongs extending from the back end, the prongs being joined together at a slot inception and each prong has a terminal end, and wherein the prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to provide deflection of the prongs;
wherein the prongs include inwardly facing structure configured to capture and deform the connector therebetween and a latching structure configured to maintain an engagement with the connector between the prongs;
wherein the latching structure is formed by a pair of crossing prongs and wherein the prongs cross proximal of the terminal end of each prong.
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Abstract
An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.
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1. An anchor assembly, comprising:
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a distal anchor, a connector and a proximal anchor, the proximal anchor comprising; a back end; and a pair of spaced prongs extending from the back end, the prongs being joined together at a slot inception and each prong has a terminal end, and wherein the prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to provide deflection of the prongs; wherein the prongs include inwardly facing structure configured to capture and deform the connector therebetween and a latching structure configured to maintain an engagement with the connector between the prongs; wherein the latching structure is formed by a pair of crossing prongs and wherein the prongs cross proximal of the terminal end of each prong. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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