The present invention relates to a device comprising a body suitable for implantation into an anatomical structure, the body having an axis, a first end and a second end, wherein the body comprises a shape memory wire having a first segment and a second segment, the segments being separated by a bend in the shape memory wire located proximate one end of the body, the first segment extending helically in a first direction around the axis toward the other end of the body, the second segment extending helically in a second direction around the axis toward the other end of the body, and the first and second segment crossing each other in a plurality of locations.
