Optical fiber-fine wire lead for electrostimulation and sensing
US9242100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward an implantable electrostimulation device, a plurality of sensing and pacing elements, and a fine wire lead extending in a sealed relationship from the electrostimulation device and to the plurality of sensing and pacing elements. The fine wire lead includes multiple discrete conductors and a drawn silica or glass fiber core, a polymer cladding on the drawn silica or glass fiber core, and a conductive metal cladding over the polymer cladding. Additionally, the fine wire lead simultaneously delivers different electrical signals or optical signals between the sensing and pacing elements and the electrostimulation device.
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