Transvascular medical lead
US9199075B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0551
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical electrical lead and methods of implanting medical electrical leads in lumens. Leads in accordance with the invention employ preformed biases to stabilize the lead within a lumen or lumen and to provide feedback to lead implanters. In some embodiments, a preformed bend in the lead may assist an implanter with orienting the lead within a lumen.
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