Ferrule for cranial implant
US6618623B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0539
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ferrule for retaining an implantable device within a cranial opening of a patient is set forth. The ferrule includes a shelf portion, a wall portion, and at least one supporting tab connected to the wall portion. The shelf portion has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the shelf portion substantially conforms to an implantable device. The wall portion has an inner surface and an outer surface and encompasses the shelf portion. The inner surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the implantable device and the outer surface of the wall portion substantially conforms to the cranial opening.
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