Endocardial difibrillation lead with strain-relief coil connection
US6259954A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable endocardial defibrillation lead having a conductor for conducting at least high voltage defibrillation shocks. A coil electrode is connected to an elongated, flexible, electrically non-conductive lead body and is supplied with electrical power for delivering electrical shocks to the heart through a looped cable conductor that extends through the lead body and is associated with a power source. The coil electrode extends proximately from a connection between the conductor and the coil electrode, forming a proximal segment. The proximal segment is preferably at least 5 mm long, more preferably between 7 mm and 10 mm long.
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