Dual spiral lead configurations
US7949409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36114
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical electrical lead for transvascularly stimulating a nerve, muscle or other tissue from an adjacent vessel is described. The lead includes a bifurcated distal portion including a first elongate member forming a first spiral and a second elongate member forming a second spiral. The spirals can be in parallel or serial alignment with one another.
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