Deployable electrode lead anchor
US9427573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of an electrode lead comprises a lead body, at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body, an actuatable member and at least one anchor wire. The actuatable member is positioned within a lumen of the lead body. The at least one anchor wire has a proximal end that is attached to the actuatable member. Movement of the actuatable member relative to the lead body moves the at least one anchor wire through at least one opening in the lead body.
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