Implantable tissue fastener and system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease
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Apr 17, 2012
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May 20, 2004
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Nov 12, 2003
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May 26, 1998
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A system including an implantable fastener for fastening layers of tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a proximal anchor member and a distal anchor member each being movable from a reduced profile position to a deployed position. The anchor members are mesh structures capable of moving to the deployed position by reducing the axial spacing between opposite ends of the anchor members.
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