Patent ID: 9173647
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A tissue fixation system comprising: an elongate flexible member; and a fastener configured for implantation in the body, the fastener configured to be positionable on the flexible member and movable from a first orientation to a second orientation without disconnecting from the flexible member, the fastener having a body with a first surface and a tapered portion defined by a leading end surface and the first surface and a second surface parallel to the first surface and defined between the leading end surface and a trailing end surface, the first surface including a substantially flat portion configured to be positionable against a tissue section, and the fastener body including a bore extending from the first surface to the second surface and configured to receive a portion of the flexible member at an angle with respect to the flat portion, wherein said flat portion is positionable against the tissue section in the second orientation by tensioning the flexible member.