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Anchoring device

US8932327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2009
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 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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