Patent ID: 8152757
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a handle; a flexible body portion coupled to the handle, the flexible body portion having dimensions suitable for insertion into and navigation through a body, the flexible body portion comprising a liner defining a lumen therethrough and having a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the proximal portion comprises a first plastic coating impregnated into the proximal portion of the flexible body portion; a second plastic coating impregnated into the distal portion of the flexible body portion; an anchor element disposed in the distal portion of the flexible body portion; a tendon wire comprising a distal end coupled to the anchor element and a proximal end coupled to the handle; a first piece of elastically deformable material disposed on a first area of the distal portion of the flexible body portion; and a second piece of elastically deformable material disposed on a second area of the distal portion of the flexible body portion, the second area located approximately 180 degrees from the first area.