Reinforced sensing and stimulation leads and use in detection systems
US7672736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reinforced medical electrical lead for neurological applications has a reinforced construction for resisting the detachment of electrodes and lead connection terminals, thereby improving the robustness of the lead and extending the life of the lead by reducing the likelihood that a further surgical procedure will be required to remove the lead for repair or replacement thereof. The present reinforced lead construction maintains the integrity of the electrical connection between the conductor and the respective electrode and lead connection terminal by incorporating several reinforcing features in the lead construction in contrast to conventional lead constructions where it is possible to pull the electrodes and lead connection terminals away from their contact points with relatively little force.
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