Implantable anchor with rotating cam
US8301268B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0582
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed various embodiments of an implantable anchor for anchoring a medical lead within a patient. The implantable anchor includes a body having at least one lumen for receiving a medical lead, a cam integrated with the body and rotatable to extend into the lumen for engaging, compressing and twisting the medical lead to inhibit the movement of the lead with respect to the anchor. The body of the anchor may include at least one slot, sized and positioned to receive a portion of the lead to further facilitate the inhibition of the movement of the lead. The cam may include a handle for facilitating the rotation and locking of the cam.
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