Patent ID: 9033957
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A surgical anchor system comprising: an elongated member comprising a cavity that contains a material selected from one of a ferrous, ferromagnetic and magnetic materials; a surgical tool coupled to the elongated member and partially bounded by a portion of the elongated member, the surgical tool being coupled to the elongated member such that a distal end of the surgical tool can travel from a collapsed position to a non-collapsed position through a non-linear path: and an external casing comprising a magnetic stack; where the elongated member and the casing are configured to generate a coupling force of at least 500 grams at a distance of 10 millimeters between them; and where the elongated member is adapted to be positioned within a patient's abdominal cavity using the casing positioning outside the patient's abdominal cavity.