Anchoring device
US8932327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchoring device having an elongate body at a proximal portion, a distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop at a distal portion of the anchoring device. The loop further includes a plurality of anchors disposed along a surface thereof and the loop also including an end effector. Methods for securing anchoring devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.
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