Excess lead retaining and management devices and methods of using same
US7454251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/103
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for retaining an excess portion of a lead implanted within or on a surface of a brain of a patient is disclosed. The device comprises a burr hole ring configured to be secured to a skull of the patient and a lead retainer extending from the burr hole ring. The lead retainer is configured to store at least a section of the excess portion of the lead.
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