X-ray identification for active implantable medical device
US9808617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0573
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An active implantable medical device is disclosed herein having a radio-opaque marker. The radio-opaque marker can be formed within an exterior wall of the device or within recesses on the outside of the exterior wall. The implantable medical device can be a leadless pacemaker. The shape of the radio-opaque marker can be designed to facilitate visualization and identification of the location, orientation, and rotation of the implanted medical device by conventional fluoroscopy. Methods of use are also disclosed.
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