Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Layno, Carl (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S132000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10409433
ABSTRACT:
A tubular, suture sleeve to efficiently position and secure an implantable lead thereto without the use of a suture is disclosed. The sleeve comprises first and second ends with first and second inner lumens respectively. The first end is relatively rigid in comparison to the more flexible second end. The circumference of the inner lumen of the first end is larger than a circumference of a lead body to allow the suture sleeve to slide easily along the longitudinal axis of the lead body. The second end is movable between furled and unfurled positions. When unfurled, the inner lumen of the second end is smaller than a circumference of the lead body, thereby allowing the second end to snugly grip the lead body and secure the sleeve at the desired location along the longitudinal axis of the lead body without the use of a suture.
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Bertram Eric D.
Layno Carl
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
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