Implantable cardiac stimulator for minimally invasive implantation
US5776169A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/375
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable system is provided for subcutaneous surgical implantation. The implantable system includes a smoothly contoured casing and an implantable apparatus designed to perform a desired medical function, such as cardiac stimulation, diagnosis, or drug infusion. The casing includes a chamber for enclosing the implantable apparatus. The casing is provided with one end that is separated from a second, and opposing, end by a slit. The shape of the casing and the separated ends enables implantation via a shorter incision than is possible using a comparably sized conventional implantable device. Some examples of possible implantable apparatus include cardiac stimulators and sensors, or drug infusion pumps.
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