Deployable electrode lead anchor
US9889292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes an introducer sheath having a sheath wall and a longitudinal axis, an electrode lead including a lead body and at least one electrode at a distal end of the lead body. The distal end of the lead body is received within the sheath. At least one anchor wire is within the sheath and has a proximal end attached to the distal end of the lead body. The a least one anchor wire moves through at least one opening in the sheath wall responsive to movement of the lead body relative to the introducer sheath.
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