Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-18
2009-02-17
Manuel, George (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07493175
ABSTRACT:
Implantable subcutaneous devices and methods employ a lead and/or electrode for cardiac monitoring and/or intervention. The devices and methods may employ one or more fixation elements including, for example, tines, tines with barbs, spring-loaded tines, flexible or collapsible tines, and other tined fixation mechanisms configured to passively secure one or both of the electrode or body of the lead in subcutaneous non-intrathoracic tissue. A method of implanting subcutaneous leads according to the present invention involves providing a lead comprising a lead body, an electrode, and one or more fixation elements, and passively securing one or both of the lead body and the electrode to subcutaneous non-intrathoracic tissue at one or more fixation sites using the fixation elements. The method may involve use of a delivery device, such as a sheath, for lead delivery to a subcutaneous non-intrathoracic implant site.
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John
Cates Adam W.
Heil Ron
Lindstrom Curtis Charles
Shiroff Jason Alan
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Hollingsworth & Funk LLC
Manuel George
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