Lead electrode for use in an MRI-safe implantable medical device
US7877150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3718
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neurostimulation lead is configured to be implanted into a patient's body and has at least one distal electrode. The lead comprises at least one conductive filer electrically coupled to the distal electrode, a jacket for housing the conductive filer and a shield surrounding at least a portion of the filer for reducing electromagnetic coupling to the filer.
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