Abstract: A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a distal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 13, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2006
Assignee:
DVL Aquisition Sub, Inc.
Inventors:
Gregory E. Sancoff, Frederic P. Field, Douglas A. Fogg, Joseph A. DiCarlo