Epicardial screw-in lead
US7120504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0573
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An epicardial screw-in lead is disclosed which includes an elongated lead body, an electrode housing at a distal end of the lead body for stimulating cardiac tissue, and a helical fixation screw within the electrode housing which can be extended to affix the electrode housing to the cardiac tissue. Preferably at least a portion of the helical fixation screw is electrically active. A lead implantation kit is also disclosed that can include the screw-in lead, a screwdriver tipped stylet for activating the screw, and a flexible guiding sheath for directing the tip of the stylet to the electrode housing.
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