Abrasion resistant implantable lead insulation protector

Details Abrasion resistant implantable lead insulation protector Abrasion resistant implantable lead insulation protector

1998-12-09

2000-06-20

Getzow, Scott M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

A61N 105

Patent

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060788399

ABSTRACT:
An abrasion resistant implantable lead is described including a protector for preventing abrasion to lead insulation. A helix-shaped protector can be placed around portions of the implantable lead to prevent frictional contact between the lead and the metallic casing of an implantable medical device, known as a pulse generator. The protector can have a cross-section and end-view of various shapes. The protector can be made of a flexible, elastomeric biocompatible material and can be coated by a hydrophilic surface to minimize the coefficient of friction between the protector and the casing of the pulse generator. The protector can have an inner cross-sectional diameter equal to or less than an outer cross-sectional diameter of the lead insulation, ensuring a snug fit. A toolkit for selecting, sizing and positioning the proper protector is described.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5683446 (1997-11-01), Gates
patent: 5843149 (1998-12-01), Ebert et al.

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