Patent ID: 8382800

Claim:
A tissue anchor system for securing tissue, comprising: a first tissue anchor having a first proximal collar, a first distal collar, and a first biased element connected to the first proximal and first distal collars and which is adapted to urge the collars toward one another, and a first mesh surface extending between the first proximal and first distal collars; a second tissue anchor having a second proximal collar, a second distal collar, and a second biased element connected to the second proximal and second distal collars and which is adapted to urge the collars toward one another, and a second mesh surface extending between the second proximal and second distal collars; a length of suture passing through the first and second tissue anchors such that a terminal end of the suture is disposed distally of or attached to one of the first tissue anchor or the second tissue anchor; and a looking mechanism slidably disposed along the length of suture at a position proximally of or attached to one of the first tissue anchor or the second tissue anchor.