A closure element includes a coiled body and a plurality of tissue engaging portions. The tissue engaging portions disposed about at least a portion of the coiled body. The coiled body is formed of a resilient material according to one example. According to another example, a closure element includes...http://www.google.fr/patents/US20090157101?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US20090157101 - TISSUE CLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE