Cardiac electrodes for temporary pacing
US4144889A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1977 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac electrode arrangement is disclosed for use in temporarily pacing the heart of a subject and comprises an electrically-conductive strip surrounded by a layer of biocompatible insulating material, which layer has openings on one face of the strip to permit exposure of a portion thereof for contact with the heart and on the other face removably accommodates and holds the stripped end of a pacer lead in contact with the strip. The electrode may be attached to the heart by clips or a single suture, and the pacer lead can be disconnected from the electrode after use by simply pulling the stripped end from under the insulating layer.
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