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US 10,702,261 B2Granted
System with reloadable handle for delivering an anchor
AssigneeNeoTract, Inc.
InventorJohn Stiggelbout
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Abstract
An anchor delivery system configured for single patient, multiple use applications. The system includes reloading linkages which cooperate with needle, suture and anchor subassemblies and devices. Reloading actions accomplish the acceptance of a subsequent anchor cartridge and the readying of delivery structure.
Claims10
A system for deploying an anchor assembly having a distal anchor and a proximal anchor, comprising:
- a replaceable cartridge including a proximal anchor delivery structure and a needle assembly, the needle assembly carrying the distal anchor;
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- a handle configured to couple with the replaceable cartridge, wherein the handle includes:
- (i) a reloading linkage connected to a reloading lever integrated into the handle (ii) a sliding trigger integrated into the handle and connected to a pinion which is meshed with a fixed rack integrated into the handle, (iii) a trigger sleeve configured to move in response to action of the sliding trigger.
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