Case-activating switch assembly for an implantable cardiac stimu

Details Case-activating switch assembly for an implantable cardiac stimu Case-activating switch assembly for an implantable cardiac stimu

1995-11-02

1996-08-13

Kamm, William E.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical therapeutic systems

607 36, A61N 100

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055451896

ABSTRACT:
A switch assembly for an implantable cardiac stimulation device which enables the implanting physician to selectively activate the pulse generator case or can of the device and/or to selectively activate an endocardial lead electrode inserted into a lead connector cavity or bore thereof. Also disclosed is an implantable cardiac stimulation device, e.g., an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator, which includes one or more such switch assemblies, to thereby enable the implanting physician to select any of a number of different electrode configuration options. For example, if two switch assemblies are used, the implanting physician is afforded six options.

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