Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2010-06-15
2011-10-25
Nguyen, Khiem (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043126
ABSTRACT:
An improved medical lead assembly and method of use is provided. The lead assembly includes a lead body, and a spring member positioned adjacent to the lead body. The spring member may be deployed a selectable amount to maintain the lead body in a fixed location within a patient's body. The spring member may be an expandable coil, a mesh structure that is similar to a stent, or any other similar device that may be positioned in a low-profile state during a lead implant procedure. After the lead is positioned at a target destination, the spring member may be deployed an amount that is selected based on the characteristics of the surrounding tissue, including vessel size. According to one aspect of the invention, the lead assembly may provide means for facilitating chronic lead extraction.
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Bjorklund Vicki L.
Hess Douglas N.
Hine Douglas S.
Lokhoff Nicolaas M.
Love Charles J.
Duthler Reed A.
Medtronic Inc.
Nguyen Khiem
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