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Transvenous intracardiac pacing catheter having improved leads

US12151099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2023
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36842
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The embodiments described herein relate to a self-positioning, quick-deployment low profile transvenous electrode system for sequentially pacing both the atrium and ventricle of the heart in the “dual chamber” mode having an atraumatic tip comprising a domed head connected to a cylindrical sidewall, said cylindrical sidewall having a sloped proximal edge connected to a tapered coupling, said tapered coupling forming a smooth transition to an outer diameter of the insulated wire, and methods for deploying the same.

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