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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2009
Goran N. Marnfeldt, Hollviken, SE;
Rafael Carbunaru, Valley Village, CA (US);
Kelly H. Mcclure, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Tom Xiaohai He, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Todd K. Whitehurst, Valencia, CA (US);
Meredith L. Anderson, Newhall, CA (US);
James C. Makous, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Kristen N. Jaax, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Peter K. Johnson, Newhall, CA (US);
Goran N. Marnfeldt, Hollviken, SE;
Rafael Carbunaru, Valley Village, CA (US);
Kelly H. McClure, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Matthew I. Haller, Valley Village, CA (US);
Tom Xiaohai He, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Todd K. Whitehurst, Valencia, CA (US);
Meredith L. Anderson, Newhall, CA (US);
James C. Makous, Santa Clarita, CA (US);
Kristen N. Jaax, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Peter K. Johnson, Newhall, CA (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems for adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include an engagement tool configured to couple to the implanted medical device. The engagement tool adjusts the position of the medical device when coupled to the implanted medical device. Methods of adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include locating the implanted medical device, coupling an engagement tool to the medical device, and adjusting a position of the engagement tool to adjust the position of the medical device.