摘要 |
<p>A tissue anchoring system (10) includes a tissue anchor (30) affixed to an end of a cable (20) and supported for insertion on a delivery device (70, 800), the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor (30) on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool (50, 900, 955) designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system (83) is also described for introducing a loop of suture (86) into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.</p> |