Implantable stimulation lead having an advanceable therapeutic drug delivery system
US5447533A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0575
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pacing lead having a stylet introduced anti-inflammatory drug delivery element advanceable from the distal tip electrode. The element is preferably formed as a moldable biocompatible composite material. The element has a biocompatible matrix material which may be combined with drugs and therapeutic agents to deliver the drugs and agents by co-dissolution or diffusion to the point of either passive or active fixation. The drug delivery element may be rigid and serve to center the active fixation element, preferably a helix, for active fixation of the lead in the myocardium.
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