Medical devices having fixation anchor
US9700323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device including a medical device body that includes a first support structure, the medical device further comprising a first fixation anchor that includes a first anchor body extending between a first end and an opposing second end, and a hook portion extending from the first end, wherein the first anchor body engages the first support structure, and wherein the first fixation anchor is fabricated separate and apart from the medical device body. A method of making a medical device is disclosed.
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