Patent ID: 8894703
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: an implantable medical device comprising an expandable anchor configured to be implantable within a patient; a post engaged to a proximal end of the anchor, the post having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a first lumen, the post having at least one ratcheting lock element that extends through the outer surface and is in communication with the first lumen; and an anchor lock element defining a second lumen, the anchor lock element configured to be disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the post, the anchor lock element further having at least one tab, the at least one tab having a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the at least one tab extends into the second lumen of anchor lock element and the first lumen of the post thereby securing the anchor lock element to the post, and wherein in the second state the at least one tab does not extend into the first lumen of the post.