Defibrillation lead employing electrodes fabricated from woven carbon fibers
US5336254A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0587
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable cardioversion or defibrillation lead provided with a large surface, carbon fiber electrode. The lead takes the form of an elongated tubular braid of carbon fiber, provided with a central core of insulating plastic. Over the majority of the braid's length, it is covered by an outer sheath of insulating plastic as well, serving as a lead conductor. At its distal end, the braid is not covered, and the exposed portion of the braid serves as the electrode.
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