Cardiac lead with steroid eluting ring
US7187980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0575
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac lead is disclosed which includes an elongated lead body having opposed proximal and distal ends, a tip electrode operatively associated with the distal end of the elongated lead body, a connector operatively associated with the proximal end of the elongated lead body and electrically connected to the tip electrode, and a cylindrical eluting ring disposed proximate the tip electrode and formed from a compound including an elastomer and about 15% to 25% by weight medicament.
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