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Implantable catheter lead or electrode lead

US8452420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Biotronik CRM Patent AG · CH

Inventors

Erhard Flach · Berlin, DE
Tassilo Landgraf · Berlin, DE
Enlen Doce · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2009
Grant date	May 28, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 31, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2001/0585
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable catheter lead or electrode lead includes an elongated flexible lead body with the fixation means attached to the lead body, for the purpose of effecting fixation of the catheter lead or electrode lead in a predetermined position within a vessel or a bodily cavity of a patient. A releasable attachment is provided between the lead body and the fixation means such that an explantation of the catheter lead or electrode lead is possible after the attachment is released while the fixation means remains in place within the body of the patient.

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