Defibrillation lead with improved mechanical and electrical characteristics
US5411544A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable cardiac defibrillation lead is provided in which surface modification and deposition techniques are utilized to provide improved electrical and mechanical characteristics. The surface of an electrode can thereby be matched to the heart tissue for biocompatibility while at the same time providing for the appropriate electrical and mechanical characteristics of the electrode material.
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