Apparatus and method for applying and adjusting an anchoring device

A surgical device for anchoring tissue which comprises:

• a) an elongated suture defining opposed end portions and a midsection;
• b) a first anchor member positioned at one end of said suture and a second anchor member positioned at the opposed end of said suture;
• and
• c) a cinching member operatively associated with said midsection of said suture and movable with respect thereto for approximating said first and second anchor members, said cinching member including
• (i) a housing defining an outer periphery an inlet port, an outlet port, a passageway for receiving at least a portion of said suture, and a divider positioned adjacent said outlet port;
• and
• (ii) a tapered wedge member disposed within said passageway and selectively movable therein for permitting relative movement of said suture and said cinching member to adjust the operative length of said suture, wherein said divider maintains separation between the opposed end portions of said suture and wherein all portions of the cinching member are disposed entirely within the outer periphery of the house.