Patent ID: 8951285
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of anchoring tissue with a first generally flexible elongate anchor member having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a compressible intermediate portion located between the proximal and distal end portions and movable between an elongated configuration and a shortened configuration, the method comprising: inserting the first generally flexible elongate anchor member through the tissue such that the proximal and distal end portions are disposed on opposite sides of the tissue, and pulling a first end of a tensioning member that extends through the proximal end portion to the distal end portion and back to an anchor point at the proximal end portion, the tensioning member being coupled for sliding movement relative to the first anchor member to draw the proximal and distal end portions toward each other and to compress the intermediate portion into the shortened configuration with at least one of the proximal and distal end portions engaged against the tissue while a portion of the intermediate portion remains disposed between opposite sides of the tissue.