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Tissue fixation and repair systems and methods

US8986382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation · US

Inventors

Ishmael Bentley · Eagan, US
Dale Brady · New Brighton, US
Emily Daley · Brooklyn Center, US
Mike E. Lancial · St. Louis Park, US
Lawrence W. Wales · Maplewood, US
Steven L. Griffith · Eden Prairie, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2011
Grant date	Mar 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0464
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.

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