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Implantable lead with a stimulating electrode and a mapping electrode that is electrically disconnectable

US7860581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL AB · SE

Inventors

Johan Eckerdal · Knivsta, SE
Kenneth Dahlberg · Stockholm, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 31, 2005
Grant date	Dec 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0573
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable lead for delivering electrical stimuli to a human heart has a stimulating electrode for transmitting electrical stimuli to the myocardium after implantation, and a mapping electrode for use during implantation. The mapping electrode is configured to deliver electrical stimuli to the heart and to sense intrinsic cardiac activity, for the purpose of finding a suitable fixation position in the myocardium. During the implantation procedure, the mapping electrode is electrically connected to the conductor. The lead is configured to electrically disconnect the mapping electrode from the conductor after a suitable fixation position has been determined.

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