Cable configurations for a medical device
US9409008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01B7/048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed related to cables that may be used within a medical device. According to one example, a cable may comprise multiple wires. Each wire may be formed of a biocompatible beta titanium alloy having an elastic modulus ranging from 30 GigaPascals (GPa) to 90 GPa and comprising at least two elements selected from a group of titanium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, chromium, iron and tin. The cable may be heated to a stress-relieve temperature of the beta titanium alloy to allow the cable to retain a desired configuration while remaining ductile. The cable may be included within a medical device, such as a medical electrical lead.
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