Tissue fixation and repair systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9861813
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14666104

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A system and method for securing an implantable medical device to an anatomical feature, such as bony structures and/or soft tissues near the spine. The system includes a tissue fixation device and a tissue fixation device delivery tool. The tissue fixation device includes at least one bone or tissue anchor and a connecting element coupled thereto. The tissue fixation device optionally includes a flexible anchoring strap for engaging the implantable medical device. The bone or tissue anchor are configured to be deployed into the anatomical feature, and the connecting element is tightened to secure the implantable medical device to the anatomical feature.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bentley, Ishmael Eagan, US 36 2643
Brady, Dale New Brighton, US 18 246
Daley, Emily Coon Rapids, US 7 174
Griffith, Steven L Eden Prairie, US 12 1619
Lancial, Michael E St. Louis Park, US 14 516
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, US 56 3995

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