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Systems and methods for implanting electrode leads

US11272956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Daniel Allen McDonnall · Salt Lake City, US
Nathaniel Anthony Srok · Salt Lake City, US
Christopher Farand Smith · North Salt Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 17, 2019
Grant date	Mar 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/72
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for insertion tools for implanting electrode leads. In one embodiment, an insertion tool comprises a shaft having an outer cannula and an inner cannula. An actuator may be configured to transition the insertion tool between at least three configurations. In a first configuration, the inner cannula and the outer cannula are configured to receive the lead in the shaft. In a second configuration, the inner cannula and the outer cannula are configured to secure the lead in the shaft. In a third configuration, the inner cannula and the outer cannula are configured to cause the lead to separate from the insertion tool and implant in adjacent tissue.

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