Anchoring device

摘要

An anchoring device includes an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion of the elongate body terminates in a free end and the distal portion forms a loop. The loop includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. and further includes a plurality of anchors disposed along a surface thereof. The plurality of anchors are oriented toward the proximal portion of the elongate body to limit movement of the loop through tissue. A pledget is disposed adjacent the proximal portion of the loop. Methods for securing anchoring devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for securing tissue comprising:
providing a suture including:
an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion of the elongate body terminating in a free end and the distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop, the loop including a proximal portion and a distal portion, and a first plurality of anchors disposed along a surface of the loop, the anchors being oriented toward the proximal portion of the elongate body to limit movement of the loop through tissue; anda pledget including a separate device which is placed over the elongate body adjacent the proximal portion of the loop; inserting the proximal portion of the suture into tissue at a penetration point; advancing the suture through the tissue such that the elongate body is pulled through the penetration point to the pledget; and securing the suture in the tissue.