Patent · US Expired

Passive fixation mechanism for epicardial sensing and stimulation lead placed through pericardial access

US7433739B1 · kind B1 · utility

106Cited by

24References

30Claims

0Family size

Assignee

PACESETTER, INC. · US

Inventors

Scott Salys · Santa Clarita, US
Chris Parrillo · Simi Valley, US
Matt J. Phillips · Champaign, US
Luz Padilla · San Fernando, US
Jnyan Patel · Calabasas, US
Kevin L. Morgan · Simi Valley, US
Michael Yang · Thousand Oaks, US
Sheldon Williams · Quartz Hill, US
Andrew W. McGarvey · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 30, 2004
Grant date	Oct 7, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 10, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0587
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable lead having an elongated lead body that includes an electrical conductor extending between a distal end of the lead body and a proximal end of the lead body is disclosed. The lead further includes an electrode formed at the distal end of the lead body, the electrode being coupled to the electrical conductor and one or more passive fixation mesh sections coupled to the distal end of the lead body that promotes tissue over growth.

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