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Helix retraction assist mechanism

US8532792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. · US

Inventors

G. Shantanu Reddy · Minneapolis, US
Ryan Kleve · Maple Grove, US
Adam J. Rivard · Blaine, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 2011
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 9, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N2001/0578
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An active fixation implantable medical lead may include an electrode base that is configured to accommodate an extraction stylet that may be used if the fixation helix is not otherwise easily retracted. An extraction tool may be used in combination with the extraction stylet in extraction techniques designed for retraction of a fixation helix.

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