Intramuscular medical electrical lead with fixation member
US6434431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an intramuscular medical electrical lead, a system for providing electrical stimulation or sensing using such a lead, and methods of implanting, making and using same. The lead includes at least a first fixation member disposed distally or proximally from a sensing or stimulating electrode, and may further include a second fixation member disposed at the opposite end of the electrode form the first fixation member. The fixation members permit the electrode to be reliably and fixedly secured within a patient's muscle tissue at a desired site, and to remain so secured for a predetermined suitable period of time.
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