Method and apparatus for securing probes within a burr hole

Details Method and apparatus for securing probes within a burr hole Method and apparatus for securing probes within a burr hole

1995-04-28

1999-07-27

Jastrzab, Jeffrey R.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

607116, 606129, 604175, A61B 504, A61N 102

Patent

active

059272775

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for securing medical devices such as intracerebroventricular and parenchymal catheters and electrical stimulation leads within a cranial burr hole comprising a snap ring assembly selectively secured at the burr hole so that an extension of the assembly, having one or more points of fixation for a catheter or lead, secures a catheter or lead extending through the burr hole at a desired point, thereby minimizing undesirable movement of the positioned medical device. The catheter or lead is secured by opposed edges of bar extensions that are placed about the lead or catheter when the snap ring assembly is squeezed and a space between the edges is opened, but that close upon and hold the catheter or lead when the snap ring is released; by a scissors-like jaws mechanism operatively coupled to the snap ring assembly which clamps and holds the positioned device; or by a rigid extension having at least one fixation point through which the catheter or lead passes and at which the catheter or lead is secured.

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