TISSUE ANCHOR
First Claim
1. An electrode lead for implantation in a patient comprising:
- a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end;
a stimulating electrode attached to the lead body at the distal end; and
an anchor at the distal end of the lead body comprising one or more protruding elements configured to embed within tissue of the patient.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an anchor used to secure a position of a device or component relative to internal tissue of a patient and prevent migration of the component relative to the tissue of the patient. In one embodiment, the anchor is combined with an electrode lead that is configured for implantation in a patient. The electrode lead comprises a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, a stimulating electrode and an anchor. The stimulating electrode is attached to the lead body at the distal end. The anchor is positioned at the distal end of the lead body and comprises one or more protruding elements that are configured to embed within tissue of the patient.
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9 Claims
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1. An electrode lead for implantation in a patient comprising:
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a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end; a stimulating electrode attached to the lead body at the distal end; and an anchor at the distal end of the lead body comprising one or more protruding elements configured to embed within tissue of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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