Intravascular implant anchors having remote communication and/or battery recharging capabilities
US8239037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical implant system comprises an implant proportioned for implantation within a blood vessel, a lead coupled to the implant, and an anchor coupled to the lead, the anchor configurable in a radially compressed position so as to be positioned in the blood vessel, and a radially expanded position for engagement with the wall of blood vessel. The anchor functions as an antenna for telemetric communication with an extracorporeal device and/or as a receiver for inductive recharging of secondary cells in the implant using an extracorporeal charging device.
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