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Device and method for implanting medical leads

US6377856B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1999
Grant dateApr 23, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intravenous cardiac lead having a lumen for delivering a contrast agent as an aid in placement within the coronary sinus or a coronary vein. Also disclosed is a method for advancing such a lead through the right atrium and into the coronary sinus.

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