Coronary vein leads having an atraumatic tip and method therefor
US7628801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead having an atraumatic tip is adapted for implantation on or about the heart within the coronary vasculature and for connection to a signal generator. The lead is constructed and arranged so that when it is implanted, the electrodes are housed in the coronary vasculature and are biased toward a vessel wall by a preformed biased portion. Near the distal end, the lead has an optional tapered portion and a flexible portion, where the flexible portion is more flexible than the biased portion.
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