Inflatable electrode for temporary pacing
US6529779B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A temporary balloon-type electrode for insertion and temporary fixation in a blood vessel of a heart, for determining a suitable place therein for a subsequently inserted and fixed permanent electrode, has a catheter and an inflatable and deflatable balloon member disposed at a distal end portion of the catheter. The balloon member has at least one radially expandable hollow body. At least one electrode surface contact member is disposed at a peripheral portion of the hollow body, and flow passages are provided for allowing a blood flow to pass the balloon member when inflated. The temporary balloon-type electrode is particularly suited for use in coronary sinus and peripheral coronary veins of the heart.
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