Cannula with deployable anchor wire and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9986990
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15432526

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A surgical instrument includes a first member comprising an end surface. A second member includes a flange and a first groove having a holding member movably disposed therein. A third member includes a lip and a second groove having the holding member movably disposed therein. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to an axis defined by the third member. The holding member is movable between a first configuration in which the holding member is disposed in the second groove and first and second portions of the holding member are positioned in the first groove and a second configuration in which the holding member is spaced apart from the second groove and the first and second portions of the holding member are spaced apart from the first groove. Systems and methods are disclosed.

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MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARLROUTE DU MOLLIAU 31 TOLOCHENAZ 1131

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Lauchner, Craig Mountain View, US 14 99
Sasaki, Neil San Jose, US 12 28

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