Patent ID: 8050772

Claim:
A kit for securing a lead or cannula within a burr hole, comprising: a base structure to be positioned immediately adjacent to or partially within the burr hole; a lead securing member for securing the lead within the burr hole, the lead securing member comprising a first arm structure and a second arm structure, at least one spring loaded structure adapted to exert a force to bring the first arm structure and the second arm structure together; the at least one spring loaded structure is adapted to apply force to a plurality of wing structures, each of the plurality of wing structures disposed to pivot about respective pin elements; the at least one spring loaded structure including a plurality of extension structures, the plurality of extension structures are attached to the plurality of wing structures, and the extension structures flexibly impinge on wall structures of the lead securing member; and a positioning tool having a distal end adapted to be inserted within the lead securing member; wherein when the distal end of the positioning tool is positioned within the lead securing member, the distal end holds the first and second arm structures a sufficient distance apart to receive a lead or a cannula between the first and second arm structures; wherein the positioning tool comprises a control structure at a proximal end that, when engaged, causes the distal end of the positioning tool to be released from between the first and second arm structures thereby allowing further contraction of the first and second arm structures to secure the lead or cannula.