Patent ID: 9113989
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A device for supporting a target tissue, comprising: first and second attachment members and a support member positioned therebetween, the support member comprising first and second elevated sections; wherein the device has a first configuration and a second configuration; wherein the support member is configured to rotate around a single axis of rotation upon application of a first tensile force to one or more of the first and second attachment members, and thereby change the device from its first configuration to its second configuration; wherein one or more of the first and second elevated sections of the support member are configured to reside under the target tissue in the second configuration and wherein the first and second elevated sections of the support member are configured to reside on either side of the target tissue in the first configuration; wherein the support member is configured to apply a compressive force to the target tissue when the device is in its second configuration; and wherein the direction of the compressive force is substantially parallel to the axis of rotation.