Myocardial lead and lead system
US7369901B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable myocardial stimulation lead comprises a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an electrical connector carried by the proximal end of the lead body. An electrode header carried by the distal end of the lead body has an axis and includes a helical fixation element extending along the axis, the electrode header having a surface configured to receive a driver for rotating the electrode header to screw the helical fixation element into the tissue of the heart. The lead body carries along its length a strain relief member resisting excessive bending of the lead body.
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