Implantable medical leads and devices having carbon...

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2005-05-19

2009-06-23

Bockelman, Mark W (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C600S374000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07551967

ABSTRACT:
An implantable medical lead for transmitting electrical signals between an implantable medical device and selected body tissue comprises a lead body having a distal end portion, a proximal end and an electrically insulating, elongated housing connecting the distal end portion and the proximal end. The proximal end of the lead body carries an electrical connector assembly adapted to be electrically connected to the implantable medical device and the distal end portion of the lead body carries at least one electrode electrically coupled to a terminal contact on the connector assembly. The lead comprises at least one surface susceptible during use of the lead to the accumulation of electrostatic charges, the at least one surface having a coating comprising carbon nanotubes.

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