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Method and apparatus for replacing lead extension without tunneling

US11298528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Peter Appenrodt · Bremen, DE
Daniel Schmitz · Highland Lakes, US
Paul Van Venrooij · Brunssum, NL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2018
Grant date	Apr 12, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 28, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/05
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Tether apparatus may be used to replace an implanted lead extension with a replacement lead extension without tunneling or the use of tunneling tools.

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