Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9585651
APP PUB NO 20060271073A1
SERIAL NO

11139920

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Methods and apparatus for securing and deploying tissue anchors are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to the tissue manipulation assembly, which may be advanced through a shape-lockable endoscopic device, a conventional endoscope, or directly by itself into a patient. A second tool can be used in combination with the tissue manipulation assembly to engage tissue and manipulate the tissue in conjunction with the tissue manipulation assembly. A deployment assembly is provided for securing engaged tissue via one or more tissue anchors, the deployment assembly also being configured to disengage the anchors endoluminally or laparoscopically.

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SOLAR CAPITAL LTD AS SUCCESSOR AGENT500 PARK AVENUE 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022

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Ewers, Richard C Fullerton, US 160 32081
Lam, Cang C Irvine, US 37 6362
Saadat, Vahid Saratoga, US 354 54909
Vaughan, Robert A Laguna Niguel, US 35 2750

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