Spiral configurations for intravascular lead stability
US8244378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2028 |
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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 an expandable distal portion having one or more spirals for securing and stabilizing the lead within the vessel.
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