Insertion instrument for anchor assembly

An insertion instrument configured to eject at least one anchor at a target location, comprising:

• the at least one anchor, which includes an anchor body extending substantially along a direction of elongation, the at least one anchor further including an actuator, the actuator comprising suture strands extending from the anchor body substantially along the direction of elongation;
• an access member elongate along a longitudinal direction, the access member defining a distal end that is configured to be at least partially inserted into the target location;
• an anchor housing that releasably carries the at least one anchor, the anchor housing configured to be aligned with the access member;
• and
• a tension assembly configured to apply a predetermined tension force characteristic to the suture strands, thereby causing the anchor body to be compressed along the direction of elongation and to expand along a second direction that is angularly offset relative to the direction of elongation, the tension assembly comprising a translating member configured to translate from a neutral position to an extended position with respect to the distal end of the access member so as to cause the anchor body to be compressed along the direction of elongation and to expand along a second direction.