Myocardial lead and lead system

Details Myocardial lead and lead system Myocardial lead and lead system

2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Layno, Carl (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S116000, C607S119000, C607S122000, C607S131000, C600S375000, C600S377000

Reexamination Certificate

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07369901

ABSTRACT:
An implantable myocardial stimulation lead comprises a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an electrical connector carried by the proximal end of the lead body. An electrode header carried by the distal end of the lead body has an axis and includes a helical fixation element extending along the axis, the electrode header having a surface configured to receive a driver for rotating the electrode header to screw the helical fixation element into the tissue of the heart. The lead body carries along its length a strain relief member resisting excessive bending of the lead body.

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