Neurostimulating lead having a stent-like anchor
US7917230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0558
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neuron stimulating lead having a stent-like anchor is described. A distal portion of the lead is mounted to an exterior of the lead anchor. The stent-like lead anchor is formed from a superelastic material and is adapted to transition from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration upon deployment in a vessel. In the expanded configuration, the lead anchor presses the distal portion of the lead against at least one vessel wall of a vessel in which the lead is deployed securing and stabilizing the distal portion of the lead within the vessel.
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