Patent ID: 7175625
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A soft tissue anchor device, comprising: an elongate body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a helical anchor on the distal end; a retention structure on the body, proximal to the helical anchor; a proximal anchor, moveably carried by the elongate body wherein the proximal anchor is moveable in the distal direction with respect to the elongate body and the retention structure resists proximal movement of the proximal anchor with respect to the elongate body; an adjustable flange, the adjustable flange being configured to receive the proximal anchor, the proximal anchor configured to be rotational with respect to the flange, the adjustable flange configured to be positioned at a variable angle with respect to the elongate body; and a removable member comprising a first end configured to removably engage with the proximal end of the elongated body and a second end configured to removably engage with an installation tool.