Patent ID: 8668705
Filing Date: 2014-03-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An anchor assembly, comprising: a distal anchor, a connector and a proximal anchor, wherein the distal anchor is attached to an end portion of the connector, the proximal anchor comprising: a back end; and a pair of spaced prongs extending from the back end, the prongs being joined together at a slot inception, and wherein the prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to provide deflection of the prongs; wherein the prongs include inwardly facing structure configured to capture the connector therebetween and a latching structure configured to maintain an engagement with the connector between the prongs; wherein the latching structure includes a frictionally engaging tab formed on one prong and a complementary recess formed in another prong; wherein the proximal anchor is defined by a tubular member oriented along a longitudinal axis of the proximal anchor.