Tissue restraining devices and methods of use

US9289295B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Pavillion Medical Innovations, LLC · US

Inventors

• Lishan Aklog · New York, US
• Albert K. Chin · Palo Alto, US
• Brian J. deGuzman · Paradise Valley, US
• Michael Glennon · Braintree, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 18, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 22, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 9, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2210/0014
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Tissue restraining systems and devices as well as methods of using these devices are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a tissue restraining device that may include a first anchor having one or more contact points along a portion of the first anchor in a spaced relation to one another. The tissue restraining device may also include a second anchor for placement in a substantially opposing relation to the first anchor. A restraining matrix may extend from the contact points of the first anchor to the second anchor.