Patent ID: 8954165
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A lead anchor, comprising: an implantable anchor sleeve having a lumen extending therethrough, the lumen being positioned to removably receive an implantable lead; a securement device within the anchor sleeve, the securement device including a lead opening aligned with and positioned along the lumen of the anchor sleeve to removably receive the implantable lead; a press member positioned within the securement device, the press member being slideable within the securement device toward the lead opening to clamp the implantable lead, and away from the lead opening to release the implantable lead; a rotatable actuator threadably engaged with the press member to move the press member toward the lead opening when rotated in a first direction, and move the press member away from the lead opening when rotated in a second direction opposite the first direction, the rotatable actuator including a recess; and a retention element fixedly carried by the securement device and projecting inwardly from the securement device and into the recess to at least restrict axial motion of the actuator toward and away from the lead opening.