Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The disclosed subject matter relates generally to surgical devices for repairing tissue. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the implant deployment device for tissue repair and method employed thereof.

BACKGROUND
[002] Surgical procedures that involve the placement of secure and accurate sutures in challenging regions of the body can be greatly assisted by specialized surgical devices. These devices are particularly useful for repairing bone or tissue tears, such as those that occur in the meniscus, lateral collateral ligament, labrum tendon, popliteal ligament, and other soft tissues. These injuries are typically caused by forceful twisting or rotation of a joint, which can necessitate surgical repair. Although the advent of arthroscopic and endoscopic techniques has reduced the size and depth of incisions needed for repairs, traditional devices still require skilled surgeons and complete immobilization of the surgical area following the procedure. Surgical repair of cartilage and muscle in joints like the knee requires exceptional surgical skill to avoid damaging adjacent nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and tendons. The repair of the fibrocartilage disks called the menisci, which are attached to the joint capsule's periphery, demands surgical precision to avoid such damage. In the past, meniscal surgery has involved a range of techniques, from partial or complete removal of torn tissue to attempts to suture, staple, or tack the tear in place to promote healing. Other approaches have included removing sections of the tissue to stop the tear from spreading. Arthroscopic surgery is one method for repairing damaged tissue by holding it together for a sufficient period of time to allow for healing. Existing devices, such as the FAST-FIX.TM, have been developed to repair soft tissue tears, including those in the meniscus. These devices are described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,153,312 and US Pat. Application No. 20170027557, which outline a system and method for all-inside suture fixation for implant attachment and soft tissue repair. Despite these advancements, these devices can be unreliable, resulting in issues such as misfiring, unpredictable deployment, over- or under-cinching, and unpredictable outcomes.

[003] In the light of aforementioned discussion, there exists a need for an implant deployment device for tissue repair and method employed thereof.

SUMMARY
[004] The following presents a simplified summary of the disclosure in order to provide a basic understanding of the reader. This summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure and it does not identify key/critical elements of the invention or delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts disclosed herein in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[005] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure directed towards implant deployment device for tissue repair.

[006] An objective of the present disclosure is directed towards an ergonomic implant deployment device and method that enables easy, single-handed deployment of implants to avoid misfire and improve surgical accuracy.

[007] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards preventing slippage of the second or last implant.

[008] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing a safe and secure method for deploying implants.

[009] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a novel implant deployment device for torn tissue and muscle, such as the menisci in the knee joint.

[0010] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards a novel implant deployment device that expedites the surgical process and facilitates the healing of the tear by deploying implants

[0011] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing reliable and effective solution for repairing torn tissue and muscle while minimizing the risk of misfire or accidental deployment of implants.

[0012] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards audible feedback mechanism that provides the user with increased confidence and assurance during the surgical procedure.

[0013] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing a knot construction for the cinching mechanism, which simplifies and strengthens tissue repair.

[0014] Another objective of the present disclosure is directed towards providing a t implant deployment device with a cinching mechanism that enables a simpler and firmer repair of tissue.

[0015] According to an exemplary aspect, an implant deployment device for tissue repair, comprising: a selector knob, a deployment knob, a depth control sheath, a needle, a handle, a first implant, and a second implant, said handle coupled with the depth control sheath and said needle partially enclosed in said depth control sheath, said first and second implants entirely contained within said needle, wherein said first implant and the said second implant coupled via a flexible member.

[0016] According to another exemplary aspect, said depth control knob configured to select an exposure length of said needle housed in said depth control sheath to desired length to deploy said first implant and said second implant or series of implants to secure with a tissue.

[0017] According to another exemplary aspect, said selector knob configured to enable a user to switch or change from the default position to a first position, whereby said default position and said first position indicated by a window positioned on said handle.

[0018] According to another exemplary aspect, said deployment knob configured to push a pusher rod to deploy said first implant from said needle after switching said selector knob from said default position to said first position for delivering of said flexible member to secure with said tissue.

[0019] According to another exemplary aspect, the depth control knob configured to adjust an exposure length of said needle housed in said depth control sheath to appropriate or desired length to deploy said first implant and said second implant or series of implants to secure with a tissue, whereby said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said first implant in said default position, whereby said deployment knob configured to automatically spring back after deploying said first implant from said needle, said deployment knob configured to push said pusher rod to deploy said second implant from said needle after changing said selector knob from said first position to a second position for delivering of said flexible member to secure with said tissue, whereby said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said second implant in said first position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] In the following, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough description of various embodiments. Certain embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with some variations in detail. In some instances, certain features are described in less detail so as not to obscure other aspects. The level of detail associated with each of the elements or features should not be construed to qualify the novelty or importance of one feature over the others.

[0021] FIG. 1A is a diagram depicting an exploded view of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C are diagrams depicting the exploded view of the handle and the default configuration of the tissue device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 1D is a diagram depicting a perspective view of the depth control knob of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 1E is a diagram depicting a default configuration of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B are diagrams depicting a implant deployment device to repair a tissue of a knee by deploying implants, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D are diagrams depicting the maximum and minimum exposed needle length of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 2E, FIG. 2F, FIG. 2E, FIG. 2F are diagrams depicting a perspective view of the needle tip and implants close-up of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 2G, FIG. 2G is a diagram depicting a transparent view of the depth control sheath 108 of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 2I, FIG. 2J, FIG. 2K, FIG. 2I, FIG. 2J, FIG. 2K are diagrams depicting the implants of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0030] FIG. 2M, FIG. 2N, FIG. 2M, FIG. 2N are diagrams depicting the cinching mechanism and knot mechanism, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0031] FIG. 2O is another example diagram depicting the implants of implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0032] FIG. 3A FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C, FIG. 3D and FIG. 3E are diagrams depicting an activation of implant deployment device for first implant deployment, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0033] FIG. 4A FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, and FIG. 4D are diagrams depicting an activation of implant deployment device for second implant deployment or series of implants, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram depicting a method of deploying implants to repair tissue using implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS
[0035] It is to be understood that the present disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The present disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0036] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1A is a diagram 100a depicting an exploded view of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The exploded view of the implant deployment device 100a includes a depth control sheath 102, a depth control knob 104, a first pin 106a, a barrel cam 108, the handle 110, and a needle hub 112. The first pin 106a may be securely attached to the depth control knob 104 and is locked inside a helical slot of the barrel cam 108. The depth control sheath 102 may be attached to the barrel cam 108 via the depth control knob 104. In operation, the first pin 106a may be configured to force the barrel cam 108 to slide in backward direction when the depth control knob 104 is rotated in the clockwise direction thereby the length of the exposed needle (As shown in FIG.2E) under the depth control sheath 102 may reach the maximum length of 25 mm. The first pin 106a may be configured to force the barrel cam 108 to slide in forward direction when the depth control knob 104 is rotated in the counter-clockwise direction thereby the length of the exposed needle (As shown in FIG.2E) under the depth control sheath 102 may reach the minimum length of 10 mm. The handle 110 may be configured to enclose and protect components of the implant deployment device, namely the first pin 106a, the barrel cam 108, and the needle hub 112.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C are diagrams 100b, 100c depicting the exploded view of the handle and the default configuration of implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The exploded view of the handle and the default configuration of the implant deployment device 100b, 100c. The exploded view includes several components, such as a stepped barrel groove 114, a spring 116, a selector knob 118, a pusher rod body 120, deployment knob 122, a window 124, a second pin 106b, the default position 126a, the first position126b, and the second position 126c. The spring 116 may be loaded with the second pin 106b and is trapped inside the stepped barrel groove 114 in the selector knob 118. The window 124 incorporated into the handle 110 offers visual confirmation of the implant deployment. The selector knob 118 may be configured to avoid misfire of the first implant (as shown in FIG. 2E) in the default position (as shown in FIG. 1C) misfire of the second implant (as shown in FIG 2E) in the first position (as shown in FIG. 1C) misfire of the third implant (as shown in FIG. 2O) in the second position(as shown in FIG. 1C). The pusher rod body 206 may be configured to enclose the pusher rod (as shown in FIG. 2G). The implant deployment device may facilitate safe and effective implant deployment.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1D, FIG. 1D is a diagram 100d depicting a perspective view of the depth control knob of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The perspective view of the depth control knob of the implant deployment device 100b includes the depth control sheath 102 and the depth control knob 108. The depth control knob 108 is designed to adjust the exposure length of the needle (As shown in FIG. 2E, 2F]), which is situated under the depth control sheath 108. The exposure length of the needle (As shown in FIG 2E, 2F) under the depth control sheath 102 may be adjusted to a maximum length and a minimum length by means of the depth control knob 108. The maximum length of the exposed needle may be 25 mm, while the minimum length may be 10 mm.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 1E, FIG. 1E is diagram 100e,depicting a default configuration of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The default configuration of the implant deployment device 100e includes the selector knob 118, the needle [As shown in FIG 2E, 2F], the first implant [As shown in FIG. 2F, 2G], the second implant [As shown in FIG 2F, 2G], and a pusher rod insert 128. The first implant[As shown in FIG 2F, 2G], and the second implant [As shown in FIG 2F, 2G] may be situated in a home position when the selector knob 118 is positioned in the default/idle position ‘0’ 126a. The implant deployment device may be locked and prevented from deploying the first implant [As shown in FIG 2F, 2G], and the second implant [As shown in FIG 2F, 2G]when the selector knob 118 is positioned in the default position ‘0’ 126a. The pusher rod insert 128 may be configured to integrate the pusher rod (As shown in FIG. 2G) with the pusher rod body 120, by pushing the deployment knob 122, pusher rod (As shown in FIG. 2G) may move forward.

[0041] Referring to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B are diagrams 200a, 200b depicting a implant deployment device to repair a tissue of a knee by deploying implants, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The implant deployment device for tissue repair 200a and 200b includes a selector knob 118, a deployment knob 122, a window 124, a depth control sheath 102, a needle 202, a handle 204, and a depth control knob 104. The first implant and the second implant (As shown in FIG 2F, 2G) may be disposed entirely within the needle 202. The window 124 may be configured to indicate the selected/adjusted deployment position by the selector knob 118. The position of deployment selected/adjusted by the selector knob 118 may include, but not limited to, a default position ‘0’ 126a, a first position ‘1’ 126b, and a second position ‘2’ 126c (shown in FIG. 1C), a third position ‘3’ (For example, 126d), and so forth.

[0042] The selector knob 118 may be configured to allow a user to change from the default position 126a to the first position 126b (shown in FIG. 1C). The user may include, but not limited to, a medical practitioner, a doctor, a physician, a surgeon, a specialist, and so forth. The deployment knob 122 may be configured to generate an audible click confirmation while changing the position of the deployment of the selector knob 118. The deployment knob 122 may also be configured to allow the user to push a pusher rod (shown in FIG.2H) by a specified distance to deploy the first implant/the second implant/the third implant (shown in FIG.F, FIG.G) after changing position of the selector knob 118 from the default position 126a to the first position 126b (shown in FIG.) /the first position 126b to the second position 126c (shown in FIG. )/the second position 126c to the third position for delivering of the flexible member to secure the tissue. The selector knob 118 may be configured to avoid misfire of the first implant 116a (shown in FIG.) in the default position 126a/misfire of the second implant (shown in FIG.) in the first position 126b/misfire of the third implant (shown in FIG.2O) in the second position 126c. The deployment knob 122 may also be configured to generate the audible click confirmation while deploying the first implant/the second implant or series of implants (shown in FIG.2E) from the needle (shown in FIG. 2E).

[0043] The deployment knob 122 may be configured to automatically spring back to its pre-specified position. The deployment knob 122 may be locked when the selector knob 118 is positioned at the default position ‘0’ 126a. The selector knob 118 may be configured to allow the user to change the position of deployment from the default position ‘0’ 126a to the first position ‘1’ 126b (shown in FIG. 1C) to deploy the first implant (shown in FIG. 1E, FIG. 1H). The selector knob 118 may also be configured to allow the user to change the position of deployment from the first position ‘1’126b to the second position ‘2’ 126c only after the deployment of the first implant (shown in FIG. 1E, FIG. 1H). The depth control knob 104 may be configured to adjust the length of the needle 202 situated outside of the depth control sheath 102 by rotating in a clockwise or a counter-clockwise direction. The length of the needle 202 may be increased by rotating the depth control knob 104 in the clockwise direction. The length of the needle 202 may be decreased by rotating the depth control knob 104 in the counter-clockwise direction by adjusting the depth control sheath 102 covering the needle 202.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D, FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D are diagrams 200c, 200d depicting the maximum and minimum exposed needle length of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The maximum and minimum exposed needle length of the implant deployment device 200c, 200d includes a maximum exposed needle length 206a and a minimum exposed needle length 206b. The depth control sheath 102 may be adjusted to maximize the exposure length 206a of the needle 202 by rotating the depth control knob 104 in the clockwise direction. The depth control sheath 102 may be adjusted to minimize the exposure length 206b of the needle 202 by rotating the depth control knob 104 in the counter-clockwise direction by adjusting the depth control sheath 102 covering the needle 102.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 2E, FIG. 2F, FIG. 2E, FIG. 2F are diagrams 200e and 200f depicting a perspective view of the needle tip and implants close-up of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The perspective view of the needle tip and implants close-up of the implant deployment device 200e includes the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, the needle 202 and the depth control sheath 102. The perspective view of the needle tip 207 and implants close-up of the implant deployment device 200f includes the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, and the needle 202. The first implant 208a and the second implant 208b may be kept in series. The needle 202 may be housed within the depth control sheath 102. The first implant 208a may be positioned at proximal end of the needle tip 207, while the second implant 208b may be positioned behind the first implant 208a.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2G, FIG. 2G is a diagram 200g depicting a transparent view of the depth control sheath 102 of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The transparent view of the depth control sheath 102 of the implant deployment device 100e includes a pusher rod 210, the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, the needle 202, a first notch 212a of the second implant 208b, and a second notch 212b of the pusher rod 210. The pusher rod 210 may be configured to deploy the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b from the needle 202 by means of the deployment knob 122 (shown in FIG.1E). The first implant 208a may be positioned at the proximal end of the needle tip 207. The second implant 208b may be positioned behind the first implant 208a. The first notch 212a of the second or last implant 208b may be configured to hold the second notch 212b of the pusher rod 210. The second notch 212b of the pusher rod 210 may be configured to engage with the second or last implant 208b to prevent slippage or accidental deployment of this implant while deploying the previous implant 208a.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2H FIG. 2H are diagrams 200h, depicting a default configuration of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The default configuration of the implant deployment device 200h includes the selector knob 118, the needle 202, the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, and a pusher rod insert 128. The first implant 208a, and the second implant 208b may be situated in a home position when the selector knob 118 is positioned in the default/idle position ‘0’ 126a. The implant deployment device may be locked and may not be able to deploy the first implant 208a, and the second implant 208b when the selector knob 118 is positioned in the default position ‘0’ 126a. The pusher rod insert 128 may be configured to integrate the pusher rod 210 with the pusher rod body 120, allowing the pusher rod 210 to move forward when the deployment knob 122 is pushed.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2I, FIG. 2J, FIG. 2K, FIG. 2I, FIG. 2J, FIG. 2K are diagrams 200i, 200j, 200k depicting the implants of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The implants of the implant deployment device 200i, 200j, 200k includes the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, which may be arranged/positioned in series and connected by the suture 214(shown in FIG. 2L)

[0049] Referring to FIG. 2L, FIG. 2L is a diagram 200l depicting a suture routing of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The suture routing of the implant deployment device 200l includes a flexible member 214, a first sliding knot 216, a second sliding knot 218, the first implant 208a, and the second implant 208b. The first implant 208a and the second implant 208b may be coupled via the flexible member 214 such as a suture that includes the first sliding knot 216 and the second sliding knot 218. The suture 214 may be coupled to the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b. The second sliding knot 218 may be located between the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b. A free end extends from the first sliding knot 216 and the second sliding knot 218 and the suture 214 length between the implants 208a, and 208b may be reduced upon pulling the free end in one direction.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 2M, FIG. 2N, FIG. 2M, FIG. 2N are diagrams 200m, 200n depicting a cinching mechanism and a knotting mechanism, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The cinching mechanism and the knot mechanism 200m, 200n includes a pulling side 220a, a sliding side 220b, the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, the suture 214, the first sliding knot 216, and the second sliding knot 218. The major cinching and sliding may be occurred at the first sliding knot 216. The first implant 208a and the second implant 208b may be coupled via the suture 214 that includes the first sliding knot 216, and the second sliding knot 218. The suture 124 may be coupled to the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b. The second sliding knot 218 may be located between the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b. The pulling side 220a may also be referred as a free end. The pulling side 220a extends from the first sliding knot 216 of the sliding side 220b and the second sliding knot 218 and the suture 214 length between the implants 208a, 208b may be reduced upon pulling the pulling side 220a in one direction. The knotting mechanism 200n includes large number of fixed knots and sliding knots.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 2O, FIG. 2O is another example diagram 200o depicting the implants of the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The implants of the implant deployment device 200o includes the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, the third implant 208c, and the needle 202. The first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, and the third implant 208c may be kept in series. The needle 202 may be housed within the depth control sheath 108. The first implant 202a may be at proximal end of the needle tip 207. Although the first implant 208a and the second implant 208b, is shown in FIG. 2E, an embodiment of the system 100c may support any number of implants. In an embodiment with three implants, there may be four positions such as position default position ‘0’ 126a, a first position ‘1’ 126b, and a second position ‘2’ 126c (shown in FIG. 1C), a third position ‘3’, and a fourth position ‘4’. In an embodiment with ‘n’ implants, there may be ‘n’ positions, and so forth.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 3A FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C, FIG. 3D and FIG. 3E, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C, FIG. 3D and FIG. 3E are diagrams 300a, 300b, 300c, 300d, and 300e depicting an activation of implant deployment device for first implant deployment, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The activation of implant deployment device for first implant deployment 300a, 300b, 300c, 300d, and 300e includes the selector knob 118, the deployment knob 122, the needle 202, the suture 214, the first implant 208a, the second implant 208b, a first implant site 302a, a second implant site 302b, a tissue 304, the first position 126b, and the second position 126c. The selector knob 118 may be configured to avoid misfire of the second implant 208b in the first position 126b.

[0053] The needle 202 may pierce at a first implant site 302a then the selector knob 118 may be positioned in the first position ‘1’ 126b. The selector knob 118 may be configured to enable the user to push the deployment knob 122 up to certain extent to deploy the first implant 208a from the needle 202 thereby retracting the needle 202 from the first implant site 302a to pierce the needle 202 to a second implant site 402b (as shown in FIG. 4D). Before deployment of the first implant 208a, the spring 116 is in an idle position. However, after deployment of the first implant 208a, the spring 116 is compressed in the deployment knob 122.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 4A FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, and FIG. 4D, FIG. 4A FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, and FIG. 4D are diagrams 400a, 400b, 400c, and 400d depicting an activation of implant deployment device for second implant deployment or series of implants, in accordance with one or more exemplary embodiments. The activation of implant deployment device for second implant deployment 400a, 400b, 400c, and 400d includes the selector knob 118, the deployment knob 122, the second implant 208b, the second implant site 302b, and the second position 126c. The selector knob 118 may be configured to avoid misfire of the third implant 208c in the second position 126c.

[0055] The second implant 208b may be automatically adjusted to a second home position. The needle 202 may pierce at the second implant site 302b then the selector knob 118 may be positioned in the second position ‘2 126c. The selector knob 118 may be configured to enable the user to push the deployment knob 122 up to extreme to deploy the second implant 208b from the needle 202. The needle 202 may be retracted from the second implant site 302b after deploying the second implant 208b. Before deployment of the second implant 208b, the spring 116 is in an idle position. However, after deployment of the second implant 208b, the spring 116 is compressed in the deployment knob 122.

[0056] Once the second implant 208b has been deployed, the needle 202 is removed from the tissue 304 (meniscus). The implant deployment device is subsequently removed from the knee joint and the free end of the suture 214 is pulled in one direction. The sliding knot 218 may allow the suture 214 to slide towards the tissue 304, but does not allow the suture 214 to slide in the opposite direction.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 5 is a flow diagram 500, depicting a method of deploying implants to repair tissue using the implant deployment device, in accordance with one or more embodiments. As an option, the method 500 is carried out in the context of the details of FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B,FIG. 1C, FIG. 1D,FIG.1E ,FIG. 2A,FIG. 2B, FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D, 2F,FIG. 2G,FIG. 2H, FIG. 2I,FIG. 2J, FIG. 2K, FIG. 2L, FIG. 2M, 2N, 2O, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C, FIG. 3D, FIG. 3E, FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, FIG. 4C, FIG. 4D. However, the method 500 is carried out in any desired environment. Further, the aforementioned definitions are equally applied to the description below.

[0058] The method commences at step 502, providing an implant deployment device with a handle, a depth control sheath attached to said handle, and a needle partially housed in said depth control sheath, wherein said needle contains a first implant and a second implant. Thereafter, at step 504, allowing a user to rotate a selector knob on said handle from a default position to a first position, as indicated by a marking through a window positioned on said handle. Thereafter, at step 506, adjusting an exposure length of said needle under said depth control sheath to an appropriate or desired length using a depth control knob to deploy said first implant and said second implant for securing with a tissue. Thereafter, at step 508, deploying said first implant from said needle by pushing a pusher rod to a specified distance using a deployment knob after changing said selector knob from said default position to said first position for delivering a flexible member to secure with said tissue, said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said first implant in said default position. Thereafter, at step 510, automatically spring back to a pre-specified distance after deploying said first implant from said needle. Thereafter, at step 512, generating an audible click confirmation from said deployment knob after changing position of said selector knob and deploying said first
implant from said needle. Thereafter, at step 514, deploying said second implant from said needle by pushing said pusher rod to a specified distance using said deployment knob after changing said selector knob from the first position to a second position for delivering a flexible member to secure with said tissue, thereby selector knob configured to avoid misfire of the second implant in first position. Thereafter, at step 516, generating an audible click confirmation from the deployment knob after changing position of the selector knob and deploying the second implant from the needle.

[0059] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment”, “in an embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0060] Although the present disclosure has been described in terms of certain preferred embodiments and illustrations thereof, other embodiments and modifications to preferred embodiments may be possible that are within the principles of the invention. The above descriptions and figures are therefore to be regarded as illustrative and not restrictive.

[0061] Thus the scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and includes both combinations and sub-combinations of the various features described hereinabove as well as variations and modifications thereof, which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description.

, Claims:We Claim:
1. An implant deployment device for tissue repair, comprising:

a selector knob, a deployment knob, a depth control sheath, a needle, a handle, a first implant, and a second implant, said handle coupled to the depth control sheath and said needle partially enclosed in said depth control sheath,

said first and second implants entirely contained within said needle, wherein said first implant and the said second implant coupled via a flexible member;

said depth control knob configured to adjust an exposure length of said needle housed in said depth control sheath to desired length to deploy said first implant and said second implant or series of implants to secure with a tissue;

said selector knob configured to enable a user to switch from the default position to a first position, whereby said default position and said first position indicated by a window positioned on said handle;

said deployment knob configured to push a pusher rod to deploy said first implant from said needle after switching said selector knob from said default position to said first position for delivering of said flexible member to secure with said tissue, whereby said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said first implant in said default position, whereby said deployment knob configured to automatically spring back after deploying said first implant from said needle, said deployment knob configured to push said pusher rod to deploy said second implant from said needle after changing said selector knob from said first position to a second position for delivering of said flexible member to secure with said tissue, whereby said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said second implant in said first position.

2. The implant deployment device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said device comprises a window is configured to indicate a position of deployment adjusted by said selector knob.

3. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said handle comprising a first pin fixed in said depth control knob and said first pin is locked inside a helical slot of a barrel cam.

4. The implant deployment device of claim 3, wherein said first pin is configured to force said barrel cam to slide in a forward direction when said depth control knob is rotated in a counter-clockwise direction thereby said length of said exposed needle under said depth control sheath reaches to a minimum length.

5. The implant deployment device of claim 3, wherein said first pin is configured to force said barrel cam to slide in a backward direction when said depth control knob is rotated in a clockwise direction thereby a length of an exposed needle under said depth control sheath reaches to a maximum length.

6. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said first implant and said second implant are situated in a home position when said selector knob is positioned in said default position.

7. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said handle comprising a spring loaded with a second pin and is trapped inside a stepped barrel groove in said selector knob.

8. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said depth control knob is configured to pierce said needle to a first implant site then said selector knob is positioned in said first position.

9. The implant deployment device of claim 8, wherein said needle is retracted by user from said first implant site after deploying said first implant.

10. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said depth control knob is configured to pierce said needle to a second implant site then said selector knob is positioned in said second position.

11. The implant deployment device of claim 10, wherein said needle is retracted by user from said second implant site after deploying said second implant.

12. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said flexible member couples to at least one of: said first implant; said second implant; and series of implants.

13. The implant deployment device of claim 12, wherein said flexible member comprising a first sliding knot and a second sliding knot located between at least two of: said first implant; said second implant; and said series of implants.

14. The implant deployment device of claim 12, wherein said flexible member comprising a pulling side which extends from said first sliding knot of a sliding side and a length of said flexible member between said implants is reduced when the pulling side is pulled in one direction.

15. The implant deployment device of claim 1, wherein said second implant or last implant in the series of implants comprising a first notch configured to hold a second notch of said pusher rod.

16. The implant deployment device of claim 14, wherein said second notch of said pusher rod is configured to engage with said second implant or last implant in the series of implants to prevent slippage or accidental deployment of said second implant or last implant in the series of implants while deploying said first or previous implant.

17. A method of deploying implants to repair tissue, comprising:

providing an implant deployment device with a handle, a depth control sheath attached to said handle, and a needle partially housed in said depth control sheath, wherein said needle contains a first implant and a second implant;

allowing a user to rotate a selector knob on said handle from a default position to a first position, as indicated by a marking through a window positioned on said handle;

adjusting an exposure length of said needle under said depth control sheath to an appropriate or desired length using a depth control knob to deploy said first implant and said second implant for securing with a tissue;

deploying said first implant from said needle by pushing a pusher rod to a specified distance using a deployment knob after changing said selector knob from said default position to said first position for delivering a flexible member to secure with said tissue, said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said first implant in said default position, whereby said deployment knob configured to automatically spring back to a pre-specified distance after deploying said first implant from said needle;

generating an audible click confirmation from said deployment knob after changing position of said selector knob and deploying said first implant from said needle;

deploying said second implant from said needle by pushing said pusher rod to a specified distance using said deployment knob after changing said selector knob from said first position to a second position for delivering a flexible member to secure with said tissue, said selector knob configured to avoid misfire of said second implant in said first position; and

generating an audible click confirmation from said deployment knob after changing position of said selector knob and deploying said second implant from said needle.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein said depth control knob is rotated in a clockwise direction to adjust the depth control sheath and maximize the exposure length of the needle.

19. The method of claim 17, wherein said depth control knob is rotated in a counter clockwise direction to adjust the depth control sheath and minimizes the exposure length of the needle.