Implant Fixation with Suture Anchors
AssigneeMED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
InventorsMatthias Ladurner, Andreas Müller
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Abstract
A method is described for securing an implanted device within a patient. The overlying skin is lifted away from underlying bone at a selected device fixation location within the patient. Multiple suture anchor locations are then selected around or within the device fixation location. A suture anchor is installed at each of the suture anchor locations, the implanted device is placed at the device fixation location, and suture is connected to the suture anchors so as to securely fix the implanted device at the device fixation location.
Claims8
A method of securing an implanted device within a patient, the method comprising:
- lifting overlying skin away from underlying bone at a selected device fixation location within the patient;
- selecting a plurality of suture anchor locations around or within the device fixation location;
- installing a suture anchor at each of the suture anchor locations;
- placing the implanted device at the device fixation location;
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- connecting suture to the suture anchors so as to securely fix the implanted device at the device fixation location.
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