Multi-window guide tunnel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9706996
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14309837

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Described herein are devices and methods for delivering implants that comprise multiple coupled anchors. The anchors are secured to tissue using a multi-opening guide tunnel that is configured to releasably retain one or more portions of the implant located between two of the anchors. The releasable retention of one or more intervening portions of the implant maintains the position of the implant and the guide tunnel until the implant is secured to the tissue. The multi-opening guide tunnel permits securement of the multiple anchors without requiring repositioning of the guide tunnel for each anchor.

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  • ANCORA HEART, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nguyen, Huu San Jose, US 17 2074
Nguyen, Son San Jose, US 111 4027
Serina, Eugene Fremont, US 39 2583
Tam, Tammy Y San Francisco, US 18 2371

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