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Steerable endocardial lead using magnetostrictive material and a magnetic field

US5843153A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1997
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/0158
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Magnetically alterable material, such as magnetostrictive material, is used in combination with a suitable substrate and a suitable magnetic field to produce a stylet and lead assembly that curves in response to a suitable magnetic field.

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