TORQUE LOCK ANCHOR AND METHODS AND DEVICES USING THE ANCHOR
First Claim
1. A lead anchor, comprising:
- a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass, the body further defining a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen;
an exterior member disposed around at least a portion of the body, the exterior member being formed of a biocompatible material;
a fastener for anchoring the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead, wherein the transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener; and
at least two suture tabs extending from the exterior member and configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue.
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Abstract
A lead anchor includes a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. The body further defines a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen. An exterior member is disposed around at least a portion of the body. The exterior member is formed of a biocompatible material. A fastener anchors the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead. The transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener. At least at least two suture tabs extend from the exterior member and are configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue.
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20 Claims
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1. A lead anchor, comprising:
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a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass, the body further defining a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen; an exterior member disposed around at least a portion of the body, the exterior member being formed of a biocompatible material; a fastener for anchoring the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead, wherein the transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener; and at least two suture tabs extending from the exterior member and configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of implanting an implantable stimulation device, the method comprising:
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implanting an electrode array near tissue to be stimulated; disposing an anchor around a portion of the lead, the anchor comprising a body defining a lead lumen having a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass, the body further defining a transverse lumen that intersects the lead lumen, an exterior member disposed around at least a portion of the body, the exterior member being formed of a biocompatible material, a fastener for anchoring the lead to the body through the transverse lumen by deforming a portion of the lead, wherein the transverse lumen is configured and arranged to receive the fastener, and at least two suture tabs extending from the exterior member and configured and arranged for receiving a suture to suture the lead anchor to patient tissue; tightening the fastener to secure the anchor to the lead; and securing the anchor to the surrounding tissue using sutures and the at least two suture tabs. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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