<p>A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.</p>
申请公布号
AU2012250789(A1)
申请公布日期
2013.11.07
申请号
AU20120250789
申请日期
2012.05.03
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION
发明人
BENTLEY, ISHMAEL;BRADY, DALE;DALEY, EMILY;LANCIAL, MICHAEL E.;WALES, LAWRENCE W.;GRIFFITH, STEVEN L.