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Bipolar active fixation lead for sensing and pacing the heart

US5545201A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0573
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable bipolar pacing lead having a bipolar active fixation electrode for use with a cardiac pacemaker. The bipolar active fixation electrode may include a pair of coaxial electrodes, separated by an intermediate insulator, formed into the shape of a helix. The bipolar electrode helix is preferably advanceable from a distal end of the bipolar pacing lead.

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