Patent ID: 8333771
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system suitable for pulling a biocompatible device to a target area located in vivo comprising: a targeting member, said targeting member having a first end and a second end, said first end being constructed and arranged to penetrate and create a pathway through tissue, said second end constructed and arranged for attachment to a tether; a tether, said tether including a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, said first end of said tether secured to said second end of said targeting member, said second end of said tether removably secured to a winding mechanism, said intermediate portion of said tether having a length sufficient to extend through said target area; an extender having a proximal open end, a distal open end, and a cavity there between, said distal open end of said extender being removably attached to a proximal end of an anchoring member, said anchoring member including a passageway, the proximal open end of said extender protruding a distance outside of a percutaneous exposure created on outer skin of a patient; a cannulated introducer constructed and arranged to contain at least a portion of said targeting member or said tether therein, said introducer including a first end, a second open end, and an intermediate section, said targeting member resting at or near said first end, said second open end removably coupled to a handle, said handle having a rotatable knob in operative communication with said winding mechanism, said winding mechanism supporting said tether in a taut position, a loose position, or combinations thereof, said introducer configured to introduce said targeting member and said tether through said passageway of said anchoring member to said target area; one or more retrieving tools, wherein said retrieving tool is a wand, said wand including a magnetic catcher constructed and arranged to cooperate with said targeting member for penetrating and creating said pathway through said tissue, wherein said targeting member includes a magnetically influenced material; a tether winding device tube, said winding device tube having an open distal end, an open proximal end, and a main body there between, said proximal end removably coupled to a rotatable tether winding device, wherein said rotatable tether winding device configured to wind said tether and pull said biocompatible device along said pathway created by said targeting member through said tissue; wherein said biocompatible device including a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion, said first end adapted for connection to said tether after removal of said introducer and said winding mechanism, said intermediate portion being constructed and arranged for attachment to said target area in vivo; a connecting member, said connecting member constructed and arranged for coupling said biocompatible device and said tether; and said anchoring member configured to secure said intermediate portion of said biocompatible device to said target area.