Implantable medical device having restrained tether device
US10441777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for implanting an implantable medical device (IMD) within a patient may include an IMD including an attachment member, and a delivery catheter including at least one tethering device having at least a portion positioned within a restrainer. The tethering device(s) is configured to removably tether to the attachment member of the IMD. The restrainer is configured to maintain the tethering device(s) in alignment along a delivery path of the delivery catheter.
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