Atraumatic detection/stimulation microlead
US9265864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49224
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An atraumatic detection/stimulation lead is disclosed. The lead includes at least one microcable having a core cable comprising a plurality of elementary metal strands. One of the microcables has provided at its distal end an atraumatic protection device. The atraumatic protection device includes a protective coating on the distal ends of the elementary strands of the microcable, and the protective coating is covered by a protective cap of deformable material. The protective cap may be a conical distal end adapted to deform and axially flatten out. The microcable may have an overall diameter less than or equal to 1.5 French (0.50 mm).
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