Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Patent
1992-06-29
1994-07-19
Kamm, William E.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
A61N 105
Patent
active
053305213
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an implantable electrical lead having relatively low electrical resistance. The lead comprises: a wire core formed in a helical coil having pre-compression, and having distal and proximal ends; a layer of an electrically conductive material formed around the wire core such that there is electrical continuity between the wire core and the metal layer; a biocompatible, electrically insulating sheath covering the wire core; a first lead connector electrically connected to the proximal end of the wire core; and an electrode electrically connected to the distal end of the wire core. The wire core may have various cross-sectional configurations which increase the current conducting area of the wire core without increasing its outside diameter. In another embodiment, the electrical lead includes a wire core having a cross-sectional area which differs over the length of the core to enhance the fatigue resistance of the electrical lead. In yet another embodiment, the wire core may be wound in a helix having different pitches in different sections of the core.
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Getzow Scott M.
Kamm William E.
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