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Protection device for pacemaker implantees

US4320763A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1979
Grant dateMar 23, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 10, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/908
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A current-limiter device is placed in series circuit between a pacemaker and the proximal end of an electrode to prevent tissue damage adjacent the distal end of the electrode which otherwise may have occurred during defibrillation, cardioversion, or diathermy.

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