Method and device for supporting or strengthening a portion of a lead
US7486994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is provided. Devices and methods of forming the lead assembly include a support coil. The support coil provides enhanced support and protection from lead damage and failure. A lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly is also provided including at least one electrode. Electrodes may be incorporated into the support coil design. The lead assembly and method of forming a lead assembly may be incorporated with other medical devices such as an implantable defibrillator.
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