DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ENGAGING A TISSUE

摘要

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for providing chronic or temporary tissue support and/or restoration that does not require that the targeted tissue be severed and/or punctured. A device having two components and at least one connector for maintaining a prescribed distance between the two components is described. Such devices, systems and methods may be used on any tissue of a body and may be delivered through laparoscopic and/or endoscopic procedures.

主权项

1. An implantable device, comprising:
a first engaging component and a second engaging component each defining a longitudinal axis, each configured for laparoscopic insertion into a body cavity and each comprising an elongated body, wherein the elongated body of the first engaging component is configured to conform to a first targeted tissue surface, and the elongated body of the second engaging component is configured to conform to a second targeted tissue surface; and a first connector and a second connector, each connected to the first engaging component and the second engaging component and configured to move from a first position that is substantially coplanar with the first engaging component and the second engaging component to a second position that is substantially perpendicular with the first engaging component and the second engaging component so to open the device, said movement in a plane perpendicular to a plane defined by an interior space between the first engaging component and the second engaging component.