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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2010
Sarah J. Deitch, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Daniel J. Dravis, Eau Claire, WI (US);
Christopher A. Thierfelder, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Sarah J. Deitch, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Daniel J. Dravis, Eau Claire, WI (US);
Christopher A. Thierfelder, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, DK;
Abstract
An attachment assembly configured to secure an implantable support within a patient includes a length of suture, an anchor, a capsule, and a clasp. The suture has a leading end half terminating in a leading end and a trailing end half terminating in a trailing end. The anchor is coupled to the trailing end half of the length of the suture. The capsule is attached to the leading end of the suture and has a through-bore extending longitudinally through the capsule. The clasp is attached to the trailing end of the suture, the clasp attachable to the implantable support.