Method and apparatus for determining suitability of a lead implant location
US9943682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0573
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and systems of determining adequacy of fixation of a medical lead type having a fixation helix are disclosed. The lead of the medical lead type is placed at a desired location within a patient's body and the fixation helix is screwed into tissue at that location. One or more parameters, associated with the lead, are measured at the location. Based upon the measured one or more parameters, determining a number of turns that the helix is embedded into the tissue at the location.
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