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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2016
St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings Smi S. A. R. L (“sjm Lux Smi”), Luxembourg, LU;
Eric J. Grigsby, Napa, CA (US);
Daniel M. Brounstein, San Francisco, CA (US);
Fred I. Linker, Los Altos, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for reducing migration of leads, catheters and similar devices are provided. In particular, devices, systems and methods are provided for creating a slack anchor which assists in maintaining the lead or catheter in a desired position. In some embodiments, the slack anchor is created within the epidural space. When targeting nerve anatomy within the spinal column or in the vicinity of the epidural space, anchoring within the epidural space allows the associated lead or catheter to be anchored as close to the target therapy site as desired or possible. By anchoring close to the target therapy site, the risk of movement or migration is significantly reduced or eliminated.