US Patent 10098628 Anchor deployment system, device, and method of treatment

Anchor deployment systems, anchor deployment devices, and methods of treatment are described herein. An embodiment of an anchor deployment system comprises a deployment device, a retention mechanism, an anchor, and a connector. The deployment device has a handle, an elongate member, a stylet, a spring, and an actuator. The deployment device has a first configuration in which the connector is releasably attached to the handle and a second configuration in which the connector is free of attachment to the handle.