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S-A Node helical lead for atrial pacemakers and method of placement

US4394866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1981
Grant dateJul 26, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/056
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved unipolar or bipolar lead for at least S-A Node Atrium Contact to provide atrial pacing or atrial synchronized pacing wherein the distal end of the lead is configured as a S-A Node helix whose coiled diameter is larger than that of the cava.

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