Patent ID: 8892216
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead anchor, comprising: a core housing defining a cavity having a periphery; a swivel anchor disposed in the cavity and comprising a tubular portion and a locking portion with opposing ends, the tubular portion adapted to receive an external tool, wherein the swivel anchor is configured and arranged to rotate within the cavity using the external tool; at least two locking members, wherein at least a portion of each of the locking members is disposed within the cavity at the periphery of the cavity; and at least two sleeves, wherein at least a portion of each of the sleeves is disposed within the cavity at the periphery of the cavity; wherein the lead anchor is configured and arranged to have at least an unlocked configuration, in which the swivel anchor can rotate within the cavity of the core housing without necessarily compressing the sleeves, and a locked configuration, in which the opposing ends of the locking portion of the swivel anchor each lie between one of the sleeves and one of the locking members and compress the sleeves and any lead disposed within the sleeves to hold that lead in place.