Medical lead anchoring
US9764127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments concern a lead system for anchoring a lead, the lead system comprising a lead and an anchor. The anchor can comprise a ring and a flange extending from the ring. The anchor can be mounted on the lead such that the lead extends through the ring and the flange extends over an electrode of the lead. The lead system can further comprise a tether having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion of the tether can attached to the lead while the distal portion of the tether can be attached to a needle. During an implantation procedure, the tether can be cut to remove the needle. The tether can then be attached to the flange. The lead, the anchor, and the tether can form a loop around a section of tissue to anchor the lead to the tissue.
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