Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A THERAPY DELIVERY DEVICE WITHIN A BURR HOLE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005079903
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for securing a therapy delivery device relative to a burr hole. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a base that is securable to bone, without the use of fasteners, either before or after insertion of the therapy delivery device through the burr hole. The apparatus may further include a stabilizer that may be engaged with both the base and the therapy delivery device while the delivery device is held with positioning apparatus. The base and/or stabilizer may frictionally engage the delivery device, e.g., receive it with interference, to secure the device in two or more non-parallel directions. In some embodiments, at least the stabilizer may include a surface coating or treatment operable to enhance frictional engagement with the therapy delivery device.
Inventors:
SCHULTE GREGORY T (US)
ADAMS MATTHEW H (US)
SAGE SHAHN S (US)
OTTEN LYNN M (US)
ADAMS MATTHEW H (US)
SAGE SHAHN S (US)
OTTEN LYNN M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/003970
Publication Date:
March 16, 2006
Filing Date:
February 09, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MEDTRONIC INC (US)
SCHULTE GREGORY T (US)
ADAMS MATTHEW H (US)
SAGE SHAHN S (US)
OTTEN LYNN M (US)
SCHULTE GREGORY T (US)
ADAMS MATTHEW H (US)
SAGE SHAHN S (US)
OTTEN LYNN M (US)
International Classes:
A61B19/00; A61M25/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61B17/34; (IPC1-7): A61M25/02
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2003090820A1 | 2003-11-06 | |||
| WO2003068304A1 | 2003-08-21 |
Foreign References:
| US5927277A | 1999-07-27 | |||
| US3262452A | 1966-07-26 | |||
| US5916200A | 1999-06-29 | |||
| US3444861A | 1969-05-20 |
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