Lead anchor for implantable devices and methods of manufacture and use

摘要

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.

主权项

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 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.