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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2015
Filed:
May. 03, 2011
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
Dale Brady, New Brighton, MN (US);
Emily Daley, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mike E. Lancial, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Steven L. Griffith, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
Dale Brady, New Brighton, MN (US);
Emily Daley, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mike E. Lancial, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Steven L. Griffith, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
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.