Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Patent
1996-10-23
1998-09-15
Jastrzab, Jeffrey R.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
606108, A61N 105
Patent
active
058073990
ABSTRACT:
A method of removing chronically implanted pacing leads and leads specifically adapted to be removed using the method. The leads are constructed so that upon tension applied to the electrode, it is withdrawn to a first location, so that upon further application of tension, the sheath located distal to the withdrawn electrode may collapse, enhancing its removability. In some embodiments of leads particularly adapted for use in conjunction with the method, the leads are provided with a mechanism for allowing breakage of the lead adjacent the points to which the electrode has been withdrawn, upon application of further tension to the electrode.
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Dollimer Michael R.
Laske Timothy G.
Meregotte Pedro A.
Duthler Reed A.
Jastrzab Jeffrey R.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
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