A device for anchoring tissue within a body comprising at least one suture portion (34) mounted at the proximal end (50, 52) of an anchor portion (32) said suture portion (34) having an elongated body (46), a sharp pointed distal end (50, 52) for penetrating the tissue, and a plurality of barbs (48) extending from the periphery of the elongated body (46), the barbs (48) permitting movement of the suture portion (34) through the tissue in a direction of movement of the pointed end (50, 52) and preventing movement of the suture portion (34) relative to the tissue in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the pointed end (50, 52).
