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Implantable lead having a lumen with a wear-resistant liner

US10039918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

19Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

Arthur J. Foster · Blaine, US
Daniel J. Foster · Lino Lakes, US
Christopher R. Perrey · Victoria, US
Andrew L. De Kock · Ham Lake, US
Patrick Willoughby · Shoreview, US
Bryan Allen Clark · Okabena, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 25, 2016
Grant date	Aug 7, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 25, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49174
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable lead includes a lead body having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The lead body includes an insulative member having a lumen extending longitudinally between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The lead body also includes a generally tubular helical liner disposed coaxially with the lumen within the insulative member. A pitch of the helical liner varies along the length of the lead. The implantable lead also includes an electrode disposed along the lead body in the distal end portion thereof, and a conductor disposed within the lumen and electrically coupled to the electrode. A terminal connector is coupled to the proximal end portion of the lead body and to the conductor.

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