Lead anchor for implantable devices and methods of manufacture and use
First Claim
1. A lead anchor comprising:
- a body having opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces, the body defining a first lead channel, a second lead channel, and a notch whereinthe first lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface;
the second lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface;
the notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first lead channel and the second lead channel; and
the first lead channel, the second lead channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body wherein the body is configured and arranged so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage with the lead extending along the first lead channel and along the second lead channel.
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Abstract
A lead anchor includes a body with opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces. The body defines a first channel, a second channel, and a notch. The first channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface. The second channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface. The notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first channel and the second channel. The first channel, the second channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage. The lead anchor can be part of a kit or system that also includes a lead.
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20 Claims
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1. A lead anchor comprising:
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a body having opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces, the body defining a first lead channel, a second lead channel, and a notch wherein the first lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface; the second lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface; the notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first lead channel and the second lead channel; and the first lead channel, the second lead channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body wherein the body is configured and arranged so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage with the lead extending along the first lead channel and along the second lead channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for stimulation comprising:
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a control module; a lead comprising an array of electrodes coupled to the control module; and at least one lead anchor that may be disposed around a portion of the lead, wherein the lead anchor comprises a body having opposing first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface between the first and second major surfaces, the body defining a first lead channel, a second lead channel, and a notch wherein the first lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the first major surface; the second lead channel extends from the edge surface of the body and is open at the second major surface; the notch extends from the edge surface of the body, defines an opening from the first major surface through the body to the second major surface, and intersects the first lead channel and the second lead channel; and the first lead channel, the second lead channel, and a portion of the notch define a passage through the body wherein the body is configured and arranged so that a lead can be inserted into the notch and turned to dispose a portion of the lead within the passage with the lead extending along the first lead channel and along the second lead channel.
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18. A method of implanting a stimulation device, the method comprising:
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inserting a lead in a notch in a body of a lead anchor; and turning the lead to dispose a portion of the lead within a first lead channel and a second lead channel, wherein the first and second lead channels extend from the notch to an edge surface of the body;
the first lead channel is open from a first major surface of the body; and
the second lead channel is open from a second major surface of the body, the second major surface being opposite the first major surface. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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