Load-carrying body for reducing torsional and tensile loading on electronic components in an implantable medical electrical lead
US8244373B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03H2007/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A load-carrying body for reducing torsional and tensile loading on electrical components in an implantable medical electrical lead includes an electronic component disposed in-line with the implantable medical electrical lead, and a casing for the electronic component. The electronic component has a proximal end conductively coupled to a lead conductor and a distal end conductively coupled to a lead electrode. The casing is mechanically coupled to the lead so as to isolate the electrical component from torque or tensile loads applied to the lead, the lead electrode, or both.
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