Endocardial lead with vinylidene fluoride insulation
US6477428B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead has a flexible lead body which extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The lead body has a conductor coupled with an electrode. At least a portion of the flexible lead body includes a polymer of vinylidene fluoride, or a polymer of vinylidene fluoride and silicone rubber. The polymer of vinylidene fluoride includes, but is not limited to, a homopolymer, a copolymer, or a terpolymer.
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