Patent ID: 6901287
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for operating an adjustable anchor for a therapy delivery element, comprising: providing a therapy grip element having a length defined by the boundaries of a first and second opening; separating a first portion of the therapy grip element from a second portion of the therapy grip element to form a discontinuous inner surface extending the length of the therapy grip element by actuating two extension elements to open the therapy grip element; placing the therapy element within the inner surface of the therapy grip element; positioning the therapy grip element at a grip location on the therapy delivery element; closing the therapy grip element on the therapy delivery element by actuating the two extension elements such that the inner surface of the grip element grippably engages the therapy delivery element; securing the therapy grip element on the therapy delivery element when the therapy grip element is closed; positioning a tissue fixation element at a tissue location; fixing the tissue fixation element to tissue at the tissue location in an orientation along the axial length of the therapy delivery element.