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Implantation of an active medical device using the internal thoracic vasculature

US10576267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

G. Shantanu Reddy · Minneapolis, US
James O. Gilkerson · Stillwater, US
Andrew L. De Kock · Ham Lake, US
James K. Cawthra, Jr. · Ramsey, US
Eric Falbe Hammill · Ham Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 2, 2017
Grant date	Mar 3, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 2, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/3756
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implantable devices and systems include one or more leads adapted to be emplaced in the internal thoracic vein (ITV) of a patient. The lead may include features to adapt the lead for such placement. An associated device for use with the lead may include operational circuitry adapted for use with a lead having an electrode for sensing and/or therapy purposes coupled thereto. Methods for implantation and use of such devices and systems are disclosed as well.

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