Medical electrical lead
US8005550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device lead is presented. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. At least one conductive element and a ePTFE cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.
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