Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Jastrzab, Jeffrey R. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
C607S127000, C607S131000, C600S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07076309
ABSTRACT:
An electrical lead includes an elongate body having a proximal end and a fixation member joined to the elongate body and distally disposed from the proximal end of the elongate body, wherein the fixation member is capable of being extended from and retracted toward the elongate body. A method includes advancing an electrical lead into vasculature and extending a fixation member from the body of the electrical lead to fixedly engage the electrical lead within the vasculature. The method may further include retracting the fixation member toward the body of the electrical lead to unengage the electrical lead within the vasculature and retracting the electrical lead from the vasculature.
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Bjorklund Vicki L.
Hine Douglas S.
Kupper Bernhard
Sommer John L.
Alexander John D.
Jastrzab Jeffrey R.
McDowall Paul H.
Medtronic Inc.
Soldner Michael C.
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