Anchoring device

Abstract

An anchoring device having an elongate body at a proximal portion, a distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop at a distal portion of the anchoring device. The loop further includes a plurality of anchors disposed along a surface thereof and the loop also including an end effector. Methods for securing anchoring devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.

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         10 . A medical device comprising:
 an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion of the elongate body terminating in a free end;   the distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop;   the loop including a first plurality of anchors disposed along a surface of the loop; and,   the loop further including at least one end effector.   
     
     
         11 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector is selected from the group consisting of barb, knot, pledget, and buttress. 
     
     
         12 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector is a bulk of a material configured and dimensioned to limit movement of a distal segment of the loop in a proximal direction through tissue. 
     
     
         13 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector is integral with the loop. 
     
     
         14 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector is separate device which is secured to the loop. 
     
     
         15 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector limits movement of at least a portion of the loop through tissue such that a segment of the loop remains outside a body tissue. 
     
     
         16 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the end effector engages tissue to prevent movement of the loop in a proximal direction. 
     
     
         17 . The medical device of  claim 10 , further comprising a needle secured to a proximal portion of the elongate body. 
     
     
         18 . The medical device of  claim 10 , wherein the two branches of the suture further include barbs on a surface thereof. 
     
     
         19 . The medical device of  claim 18 , wherein the barbs secure the two branches in body tissue. 
     
     
         20 . A method for securing tissue, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing the medical device of  claim 10 ,   inserting a proximal portion of the medical device into tissue,   pulling the two branches of the loop through tissue such that the two branches are simultaneously pulled through a penetration point; and,   advancing the proximal portion of the loop through tissue such that the end effector limits movement of the distal portion of the loop through the tissue.