Abstract: An actuation assembly for a tissue recruiting device for recruiting tissue and closing a defect. The actuation assembly includes one or more control actuators operable to control the position and rotation of an actuation element coupled to a grasping device. The grasping device is configured to grasp tissue. The actuation assembly is operable by a user to deploy the grasping device via the actuation element to grasp tissue. The actuation assembly may independently deploy multiple grasping devices, such as on opposite sides of a defect. The actuation assembly may also deploy a closure mechanism configured to circumferentially surround the deployed grasping devices to close the defect.

Abstract: A tissue recruiting device for treating and closing a defect and methods of using the same. The tissue recruiting device includes a tissue recruiting assembly with two grasping devices and a shroud. An actuation assembly couples control actuators to the grasping devices via actuation elements. The grasping devices may be maneuvered to grasp tissue from different locations by actuation of the control actuators. The grasping devices may be retracted into a shroud to substantially close the defect. The grasping devices and the shroud may be decoupled from the remainder of the tissue recruiting assembly to maintain closure of the defect.

Abstract: A tissue recruiting device for treating and closing a defect and methods of using the same. The grasping device includes a grasping portion and a coupling portion. The grasping portion includes a plurality of helical coils. The coupling portion is operably coupled with an actuation element. An actuation assembly is operable to translate and rotate the actuation element such that the grasping device pierces into and grasps target tissue.