Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Bockelman, Mark W (Department: 3766)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07925322
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method according to the disclosure relate to promoting flow of body fluids in and around and between a substantially planar cardiac-sensing electrode and a shroud member utilizing spacing therebetween and/or one or more apertures, notches, slots and the like. For example, a relatively recessed area or aperture formed in an exemplary resin-based shroud member includes apertures that cooperate to promote flow of body fluids therearound.
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Adamski Thomas H.
Mertz John C.
Stancer Christopher C.
Bauer Stephen W.
Bockelman Mark W
Dinga Roland
Duthler Reed A.
Medtronic Inc.
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