Patent ID: 8758406
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An anchor tool, comprising: a hollow first elongated member comprising a distal end and a stop, wherein the stop is coupled to a surface of the first elongated member; an anchor configured to engage with the distal end of the first elongated member, the anchor comprising a cavity, two rings, and a securing element spanning the cavity and passing through each of the two rings; a second elongated member, wherein the second elongated member is configured to be inserted into the first elongated member; a suture coupled to the anchor and the two rings, the suture having two strands each extending from the anchor and through the second elongated member when the anchor is engaged with the distal end of the first elongated member, the two strands configured to slide along the two rings after implantation of the anchor; a handle coupled to the second elongated member.