Reduced axial stiffness implantable medical lead

Details Reduced axial stiffness implantable medical lead Reduced axial stiffness implantable medical lead

2005-04-29

2010-11-09

Layno, Carl H (Department: 3766)

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

C607S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07831311

ABSTRACT:
An implantable lead has a lead body construction designed to accommodate loading forces exerted on the lead body during patient movement. The lead body is sufficiently stretchable to resist forces that could otherwise cause lead failure, axial migration of the electrodes, anchor damage, or tissue damage. The lead body may include a variety of features that reduce the axial stiffness of the lead without significantly impacting the operation and structural integrity of lead components, such as electrodes, conductors and insulators.

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