Subcutaneous electrode and lead with temporary pharmacological agents
US7529592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable subcutaneous device and method employ a lead and an electrode for cardiac monitoring and intervention. The device includes an implantable lead having a lead body, a subcutaneous electrode coupled to the lead body, and a pharmacological agent provided on the implantable lead and/or electrode. The pharmacological agent provides a temporary therapeutic treatment to subcutaneous non-intrathoracic tissue. A method of implanting subcutaneous leads involves providing a lead including a lead body, a subcutaneous electrode, and a pharmacological agent, and delivering the pharmacological agent to subcutaneous non-intrathoracic tissue surrounding the lead.
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