Spring barb for medical device
US11497632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an anchor for use with a medical device. The anchor includes a coil, a barb, and a turn connecting the coil to the barb. The anchor may be made of a shape memory material. The coil may have a first handedness, and the turn may have a second handedness opposite the first handedness. The anchor may be attached to the medical device by a friction fit, in some cases without being attached by welding, soldering, adhesive, or crimping.
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