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Lead assembly and related methods

US8639356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2009
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2031

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  • 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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