Seal for use with cardiac lead
US7657324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0573
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A seal adapted for use with medical devices is provided. The medical device may be a lead having a distal tip adapted for implantation on or about the heart and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The lead assembly in one embodiment includes an atraumatic tip. A seal is provided within the lead tip assembly, which prevents or limits further entry of fluids through the lead tip. The lead may be a left ventricular lead with a hemostasis mechanism provided therewithin.
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