Medical electrical lead
US9402989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49204
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device lead. The lead includes one or more jacketed conductive elements. The jacket comprises one or more covers. A first cover of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is in direct contact with the at least one conductive element. The at least one conductive element and the PTFE cover are coiled. The coiled conductive element can substantially retain its original coiled shape.
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