Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-06
2007-03-06
Bockelman, Mark (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
10637160
ABSTRACT:
A non-rigid tether extends distally from an electrode of a medical electrical lead body coupling a tissue anchor to the lead body. The tissue anchor includes a surface to receive a push force from an insertion tool adapted to insert the anchor within a segment of tissue so that the electrode is held in close proximity to the tissue.
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Laske Timothy G.
Seifert Kevin R.
Barry Carol F.
Bockelman Mark
Medtronic Inc.
Wolde-Michael Girma
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