Apparatus and method for electrode insertion in heart tissue

Details Apparatus and method for electrode insertion in heart tissue Apparatus and method for electrode insertion in heart tissue

2006-07-11

2010-12-07

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S126000, C607S128000

Reexamination Certificate

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07848821

ABSTRACT:
What is described is a method of implanting one or more electrodes of a pacing or defibrillation lead in heart tissue. The method comprises positioning a distal end of a catheter against a surface of the heart tissue, extending a distal end of a first electrode from a lumen of the catheter such that the distal end of the first electrode penetrates the surface, and retracting the first electrode to fix a hook feature of the first electrode in the heart tissue.

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