Okun Michael Scott,Foote Kelly D.,Davidson Mark Roger
申请号：
US201414448095
公开号：
US9610437(B2)
申请日:
2014.07.31
申请国别(地区):
美国
年份:
2017
代理人:
Thomas | Horstemeyer LLP `Linder Christopher B.`Schoen Randy R.
摘要：
Various examples are provided for securing deep brain stimulation (DBS) leads. In one example, among others, a DBS cap for securing a DBS lead includes a base ring adapted to be mounted within a counterbore opening formed in the skull, a lead securing element that mounts to the base ring, and, a top cover that mounts to the base ring. In another example, a method for securing a DBS lead includes forming a counterbore opening in the skull, securing a DBS cap within the counterbore opening, passing a DBS lead through the DBS cap and the counterbore opening and positioning a tip of the lead in brain tissue, and securing the DBS lead to the DBS cap using an adhesive. The skull opening includes a lower bore, a concentric upper bore, and a step positioned at the interface of the upper and lower bores.
