Lead system having friction mechanism and method therefor
US8055356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0573
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lead system has an elongate body, an active fixation assembly movable relative to the elongate lead body, and a low variation friction member frictionally engaged with the active fixation assembly. In an option, the active fixation assembly undergoes greater torsional resistance as the active fixation assembly is moved in a direction to retract the lead.
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