Medical electrical lead

Details Medical electrical lead Medical electrical lead

1989-07-07

1991-09-03

Smith, Ruth S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128419D, A61N 105

Patent

active

050443747

ABSTRACT:
A large surface electrode optimized for use as a subcutaneous defibrillation electrode. The electrode includes an insulative electrode pad carrying a large surface electrode. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the electrode pad are covered by a fabric mesh to reduce fluid build-up at the site of implantation. The defibrillation electrode is spaced at least 0.5" from the external periphery of the pad.

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Adverse Effect of Permanent Cardiac Internal Defibrillator Patches on External Defibrillation, Joseph T. Walls. PACE, Jul.-Aug. 1987, Part II.

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