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Passive fixation medical electrical lead

US8594809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Zhongping Yang · Woodbury, US
Amy Thompson · Manchester, US
Paulus G. Adams · Munstergeleen, NL
Koen Michels · Eijsden, NL

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2009
Grant date	Nov 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 22, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49982
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable passive fixation lead is disclosed. The passive fixation lead comprises an elongate lead body having at least one elongate conductive element. The lead body includes a proximal end and a distal end. A support member has a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is coupled to the distal end of the lead body. A linking material is coupled to the first surface of the support member. A bioadhesive material is coupled to the linking material. A removable cover is placed over the bioadhesive material.

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