Patent ID: 8852075

Claim:
An implant for supporting pelvic anatomy, the implant comprising: a first soft tissue anchor comprising a central portion and a plurality of projections biased radially from the central portion of the first soft tissue anchor; a second soft tissue anchor comprising a central portion and a plurality of projections biased radially from the central portion of the second soft tissue anchor; and a support portion connected to the first and second soft tissue anchors; and an introducing tool having a handle directly coupled to an elongate shaft and further comprising a collar, the collar being configured to confine the plurality of projections during insertion of the first soft tissue anchor into the pelvic anatomy, wherein withdrawal of the introducing tool after insertion of the first soft tissue anchor into soft tissue of the pelvic anatomy removes the collar from around the plurality of projections of the first soft tissue anchor such that the plurality of projections expand from the central portion of the first soft tissue anchor to engage soft tissue and anchor the support portion at a desired location in the pelvic anatomy.