Closure devices, systems, and methods
US9456814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00871
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchor assembly configured to locate and anchor body tissue surrounding an opening in the body tissue. The anchor assembly can include a plurality of anchor elements. Each anchor element can include an elongate portion and an anchor portion extending from the elongate portion. The elongate portion can be configured to be manipulated by a user. The anchor portion can have a contracted configuration capable of passing through the opening in the body tissue and can have an expanded configuration capable of anchoring the body tissue surrounding the opening. The anchor portion and the elongate portion can be integrally formed from a single wire.
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