HERNLUND, JONATHAN, D.,CALHOUN, TENNY, C.,TANG, BRIAN,TO, JOHN,BOOTH, CLYDE, HENRY, III
申请号:
EP09819978
公开号:
EP2349020A4
申请日:
2009.10.09
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要:
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.