Methods for approximating a tissue defect using an anchor assembly

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PATENT NO 9597064
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13283198

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An insertion instrument is configured to eject one or more of anchor bodies across an anatomical gap so as to approximate the gap. The insertion instrument can include a single cannula that retains the pair of anchor bodies in a stacked relationship, or a pair of adjacent cannulas that each retains respective anchor bodies. The insertion instrument can be actuated so as to eject the anchor bodies into respective target anatomical locations.

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  • DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.

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Manos, Jamie West Chester, US 13 1819
Overes, Tom Langendorf, CH 72 2949
Singhatat, Wamis West Chester, US 43 3214

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