Latching anchor device

Abstract

An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged.

1 . An anchor assembly, comprising:
 a distal anchor, a connector and a proximal anchor, the proximal anchor comprising:   a back end; and   a pair of spaced prongs extending from the back end, the prongs being joined together at a slot inception, and wherein the prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to provide deflection of the prongs;   wherein the prongs include inwardly facing structure configured to capture the connecter therebetween and a latching structure configured to maintain an engagement with the connector between the prongs;   wherein the latching structure includes a frictionally engaging tab formed on one prong and a complementary recess formed in another prong.   
     
     
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