Devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue

摘要

The present disclosure describes a system and method for securing medical devices to the tissue of a patient using one or more anchors 110. Anchors can be independent from or integral to the medical device deployed within the patient. Such anchors are configured to engage and maintain contact with the tissue using a tissue- penetrating point 219 and bendable shaft 212 configured to evert away from thecentral axis of the anchor during deployment.