Lead assembly and related methods
US8639356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49224
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Defibrillator lead designs and methods for manufacturing a lead having attachment between a fibrosis-limiting material covering, a shocking coil electrode, and an implantable lead body are disclosed herein. An electrode coil fitting is disposed within the shocking coil electrode. In an option, the fibrosis limiting material extends past the ends of the electrode coil, and is wrapped between the coil electrode and the electrode coil member.
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