Medical electrical lead having sigmoidal conductors and non-circular lumens
US5324321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable lead including one or more sigmoidal or serpentine shaped conductors which are placed in one or more lumens formed in and extending along the length of the lead body. The conductor is shaped with its undulating curve lying generally in one plane. The lumen in cross section is greater in width than in height. The sigmoidal conductor extends along the length of the lead body and across the width of the lumen.
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