Implantable stimulation lead having an advanceable therapeutic d

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1995-06-27

1998-11-10

Bahr, Jennifer

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

607127, A61N 105

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058337156

ABSTRACT:
A pacing lead having a stylet introduced anti-inflammatory drug delivery element advanceable from the distal tip electrode. The element is preferably formed as a moldable biocompatible composite material. The element has a biocompatible matrix material which may be combined with drugs and therapeutic agents to deliver the drugs and agents by co-dissolution or diffusion to the point of either passive or active fixation. The drug delivery element may be rigid and serve to center an active fixation mechanism, preferably a helix, which penetrates the myocardium.

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