Tissue anchor handling systems and methods
US12226096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/3012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for use with a tissue anchor and an anchor driver. The apparatus includes a housing, shaped to define a channel. The channel includes (i) an anchor-storage zone, and (ii) a proximal opening configured to provide access for the anchor driver to the anchor-storage zone. The channel is configured to enable sliding of the tissue anchor therewithin to be stored in the anchor-storage zone. The apparatus also includes a retaining member, shaped to define a cradle for cradling and holding the tissue anchor in the anchor-storage zone. The retaining member includes a pillar pivotable with respect to the cradle, and configured to support the tissue anchor at the cradle. Other embodiments are also described.
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