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Sacral lead anchoring system

  • US 5,484,445 A
  • Filed: 10/12/1993
  • Issued: 01/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for anchoring a lead to the sacrum comprising:

  • a base, said base having at least one mounting hole therethrough, said base having a lead hole therethrough;

    a sleeve mounted to said base, said sleeve having a lead lumen therethrough, said lead lumen corresponding with said lead hole through said base, said lead lumen having means for fixing said lead to said sleeve, said sleeve and lumen being substantially parallel to said base;

    at least one fastener to be introduced through said mounting hole into said sacrum and thereby anchor the lead; and

    a stress distribution member to distribute the stress exerted from said fastener on said base.

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