System and method for detecting metal ion oxidation in pacing le

Details System and method for detecting metal ion oxidation in pacing le System and method for detecting metal ion oxidation in pacing le

1996-06-21

1998-11-17

Williams, Hezron E.

Measuring and testing

Vibration

Sensing apparatus

607 27, 607 28, 607119, G01H 1106, A61N 100, A61N 1362

Patent

active

058379002

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a system and method for determining the existence of metal ion oxidation degradation in an implanted pacing lead. A micro-vibration driver, preferably operating at a sonic frequency matched to an ultrasound detector, is used to vibrate the proximal end of a stylet that has been inserted into the lumen of a bipolar lead. The shaking of the stylet causes flexural waves to be propagated along the stylet, which in turn flex the lead inner conductor and the insulation between the inner and outer conductor. If metal ion oxidation is present in the insulation, the shaking causes generation of a noise signal which is detectable across the conductors along with the electrogram. The presence of such a noise signal is correlated with the output of the driver, i.e., with the vibration of the lead, to indicate when MIO degradation is present. An ultrasound imaging detector can be used to determine the location of the MIO degradation along the length of the lead.

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