INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE
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1. An intravascular medical device (IVMD) comprising:
- a housing module;
a lead coupleable with a first end of the housing module;
a tether configured to secure the housing module within a vascular structure; and
a power source operably coupled with the housing module.
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Abstract
An implantable medical device is configured so that all of the major components including a housing and attached leads are disposed within the vasculature of a patient. A tether extends from the housing of the device to an implant location where the tether is secured to tissue outside of the vasculature. In this manner, an intravascular medical device may be implanted at a location remote from final placement, delivered via the vasculature and anchored at the initial entry point.
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19 Claims
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1. An intravascular medical device (IVMD) comprising:
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a housing module; a lead coupleable with a first end of the housing module; a tether configured to secure the housing module within a vascular structure; and a power source operably coupled with the housing module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method comprising:
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implanting a lead at an anatomical location; implanting a housing having a power supply within a vascular structure, wherein the lead is operable coupled with the housing; securing the housing within the vascular structure with a tether that is anchored at a proximal end outside of the vascular structure; replacing the power supply subsequent to implanting the lead, implanting the housing and securing the housing, without removing the lead from the anatomical location. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. An intravascular medical device (IVMD) comprising:
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a housing including one or more components of the IVMD; means for securing the housing within a vascular structure with a tether coupleable to a location exterior to the vascular structure; means for powering the IVMD; and means modifying the means for powering. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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