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Conductive tips of cardiac stimulation probes

US4917106A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1988
Grant dateApr 17, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2001/058
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Endocardiac probe for a pacemaker, this probe is of the type comprising a helically wound lead (1) enclosed in a flexible sheath (2), with an electrode fitted on the tip of said lead, characterized by said electrode being formed of an annular piece (4) traversed by an attachment member (5-6) comprising a stem (5) engaging inside the windings of the conductor lead (1) and a head (6) securing the electrode (4) in its proper position.

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