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Apparatus for securing a therapy delivery device within a burr hole and method for making same

US10086193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gregory T. Schulte · Minneapolis, US
Matthew H. Adams · Princeton, US
Shahn S. Sage · Andover, US
Lynn M. Otten · Tucson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 7, 2010
Grant date	Oct 2, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 17, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/103
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for securing a therapy delivery device relative to a burr hole and method for making same. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base for seating in or near the burr hole. The apparatus may further include a stabilizer that may be engaged with the therapy delivery device. The stabilizer may include a surface coating or treatment operable to enhance frictional engagement with the therapy delivery device.

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