Tissue anchor
US8774942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an anchor used to secure a position of a device or component relative to internal tissue of a patient and prevent migration of the component relative to the tissue of the patient. In one embodiment, the anchor is combined with an electrode lead that is configured for implantation in a patient. The electrode lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, a stimulating electrode and the anchor. The stimulating electrode is attached to the lead body at the distal end. The anchor is attached to the distal end of the lead body. In one embodiment, the anchor comprises a plurality of fiber loops each including a fiber having first and second ends attached to the lead body, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends that is displaced from the lead body.
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