Intravascular medical device

US8078279B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Charles L. Dennis · Woodinville, US
• George Klein · London, CA
• Ursula Gebhardt · Woluwe-Saint-Lambert - Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, BE
• Kenneth M. Anderson · Bloomington, US
• Glenn C. Zillmer · Hudson, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 19, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 13, 2011
• Expiry date: Feb 2, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3787
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.