Body portal anchors and systems
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1. An infusion system comprising:
- a therapy catheter defining a lumen; and
a burr hole anchor comprising;
an annular base defining a central opening and an outer peripheral edge, the base operable to secure to bone surrounding a burr hole, wherein the base defines a catheter connection channel extending from the central opening outwardly through the peripheral edge, wherein the channel is at least partially defined by cinching surfaces configured to mechanically capture a terminal segment of the therapy catheter;
a tubular connector selectively insertable into the channel, wherein the connector comprises a therapy tip such that, when the connector is fully inserted into the channel, the therapy tip is received within the lumen of the therapy catheter; and
a retaining member positionable within an opening formed in the base, the opening intersecting the channel, wherein the retaining member is movable within the opening, while the connector is fully inserted into the channel, between;
a disengaged position, wherein the retaining member is spaced-apart from the connector; and
an engaged position, wherein the retaining member passes through the channel such that the retaining member contacts the connector and immobilizes the connector relative to the base.
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Abstract
Anchors for securing a therapy device such as a therapy catheter relative to a burr hole, and systems and methods for using the same. Anchors in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include a connector for securing the therapy catheter to a delivery catheter, wherein the connector is independently and removably attachable to the anchor. The connector may secure the therapy catheter relative to the burr hole and isolate forces that may otherwise tend to disrupt the placement of the therapy catheter.
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12 Claims
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1. An infusion system comprising:
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a therapy catheter defining a lumen; and a burr hole anchor comprising; an annular base defining a central opening and an outer peripheral edge, the base operable to secure to bone surrounding a burr hole, wherein the base defines a catheter connection channel extending from the central opening outwardly through the peripheral edge, wherein the channel is at least partially defined by cinching surfaces configured to mechanically capture a terminal segment of the therapy catheter; a tubular connector selectively insertable into the channel, wherein the connector comprises a therapy tip such that, when the connector is fully inserted into the channel, the therapy tip is received within the lumen of the therapy catheter; and a retaining member positionable within an opening formed in the base, the opening intersecting the channel, wherein the retaining member is movable within the opening, while the connector is fully inserted into the channel, between;
a disengaged position, wherein the retaining member is spaced-apart from the connector; and
an engaged position, wherein the retaining member passes through the channel such that the retaining member contacts the connector and immobilizes the connector relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for connecting an intra-cranial therapy catheter implanted in tissue to a delivery catheter, the method comprising:
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attaching a base of a burr hole anchor to bone surrounding a burr hole; positioning a terminal segment of the therapy catheter within a channel formed in the base; inserting a connector into the channel until a therapy tip of the connector is located within a lumen of the therapy catheter; and positioning a movable retaining member in an engaged position such that it contacts both the connector and the base to secure the connector relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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