Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Patent
1998-08-10
2000-11-14
Getzow, Scott M.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
A61N 105
Patent
active
061482382
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a pacing system with a lead having a fixation element for providing stable fixation relative to the junction of the left and right brachiocephalic veins of the patient. In a first embodiment, a short tine element is provided for engaging the brachiocephalic junction. The present invention also provides a pacing system with a lead having a fixation element for providing stable fixation relative to the atrium and the SVC of the patient. In another embodiment, a three-pronged tine is provided for engaging the portion of the atrium adjacent the SVC.
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Getzow Scott M.
Jaro Michael J.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold
Woods Thomas F.
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