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Ring electrode with porous member

US6263250A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1999
Grant dateJul 17, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49117
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lead assembly having a ring electrode is adapted for implant and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The lead assembly includes a first porous member disposed around the ring electrode at the distal end of the lead assembly, which can be used as a sensing or pacing interface with the cardiac tissue. In addition, a second porous member is disposed over the first porous member and is electrically coupled with the ring electrode.

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