Tacking Device
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May 6, 2010
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Oct 29, 2009
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Nov 4, 2008
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The present embodiments provide apparatus and systems suitable for coupling a graft member to tissue. A wire having a proximal end and a distal end are provided, each having a delivery state suitable for delivery and further comprising a deployed state. In the deployed state, the distal end is configured to engage tissue at a first location, and the proximal end is configured to engage the graft member to secure the graft member to the tissue. Optionally, a loop member may be provided for receiving a suture for further securing the graft member to the tissue. The present embodiments may also be used without a graft member to close openings in tissue.
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