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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2009
Jonathan D. Hernlund, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Tenny C. Calhoun, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Brian Tang, Fremont, CA (US);
John to, Newark, CA (US);
Clyde Henry Booth, Iii, San Francisco, CA (US);
Jonathan D. Hernlund, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Tenny C. Calhoun, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Brian Tang, Fremont, CA (US);
John To, Newark, CA (US);
Clyde Henry Booth, III, San Francisco, CA (US);
Guided Delivery Systems Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Devices, methods, and kits for tensioning tethers during a tissue modification procedure are described. In some variations, a tether coupled to anchors embedded in tissue may be tensioned to provide a cinching effect that tightens or compresses the tissue by bringing two pieces or sections of the tissue together. In certain variations, the tether may then be locked (e.g., to maintain the tension), and/or excess tether may be severed. The devices, methods, and/or kits may be used, for example, in minimally invasive procedures.