Patent ID: 9282965
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. An engaging system for engaging tissue, the engaging system comprising: an engaging element for engaging tissue, said engaging element comprising: a retaining member, said retaining member comprising a retaining mechanism configured to limit motion of the engaging element both longitudinally through the retaining member and radially about an axis within the retaining member, said retaining member further comprising an aligning mechanism which is operatively associated with said elongate aligning portion, said aligning mechanism being complementary to said elongate aligning portion to receive said elongate aligning portion; and an engaging element delivery device, said engaging element delivery device comprising a transitioning member, said transitioning member being configured to transition said engaging element from an open configuration toward a closed configuration, wherein said retaining mechanism is engaged with said pivoting opening to selectably inhibit relative motion between said engaging element and said retaining member.