Implantable lead having a steering distal guide tip

Details Implantable lead having a steering distal guide tip Implantable lead having a steering distal guide tip

1993-11-02

1996-07-02

Zele, Krista M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

607125, 607126, 607119, 128642, A61N 105

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055317812

ABSTRACT:
A lead is provided which assists in the implantation of the lead within an artery or vein of a human heart. The lead includes a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end and at least one electrode carried by the lead body intermediate the distal end and the proximal end. The lead includes a guide tip carried by the lead body which extends distally from the lead body distal end. The guide tip includes a distal tip end and a tapered portion forming the distal tip end. The tapered portion is curved in a direction of curvature to offset the distal tip end in a direction from the longitudinal center axis of the lead body. The guide tip may further include tines or fibrotic tissue ingrowth sites for retaining the lead in place after implantation.

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