Method and apparatus for retaining medical implants within body vessels
US7840282B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retention device for anchoring a medical device within the vasculature is described. The device may include expandable member coupled to an intravascular medical device and proportioned for receipt within a vessel. At least a portion of the expandable member is expandable to radially engage a vessel wall and to thereby retain the medical device within the vessel. The system is suitable for a variety of intravascular devices, including but not limited to ICD's, pacemakers, and intravascular drug delivery systems.
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