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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 07, 2016
Filed:
May. 20, 2010
David Kirsch, Madison, CT (US);
Michael Primavera, Orange, CT (US);
Timothy D. Kosa, Hamden, CT (US);
Nicholas Maiorino, Branford, CT (US);
David Kirsch, Madison, CT (US);
Michael Primavera, Orange, CT (US);
Timothy D. Kosa, Hamden, CT (US);
Nicholas Maiorino, Branford, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
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.