Implantable device anchors
US6231581A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/86
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchor secures an implantable device within a body by engaging a wall of the body. The anchor includes a shank and an arm extending from the shank. The shank and the arm are integrally formed from a single member. The shank attaches to the device.
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