Dual spiral lead configurations

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Patel, Niketa I (Department: 3762)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S115000, C607S127000, C607S131000, C606S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07949409

ABSTRACT:
A medical electrical lead for transvascularly stimulating a nerve, muscle or other tissue from an adjacent vessel is described. The lead includes a bifurcated distal portion including a first elongate member forming a first spiral and a second elongate member forming a second spiral. The spirals can be in parallel or serial alignment with one another.

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