Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Patent
1993-08-25
1995-04-11
Cohen, Lee S.
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
607127, 607128, 128642, A61N 104
Patent
active
054053749
ABSTRACT:
A defibrillation lead for location in a human heart, having an elongated lead body defining a generally straight segment extending from its proximal end and a curved segment extending distally from the straight segment. The curved segment has a sigmoidal configuration including a two or more alternating, generally coplanar curves, and carries an elongated defibrillation electrode extending along its length. A stylet is provided for straightening the curved segment prior to implant.
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Cohen Lee S.
Duthler Reed A.
Jastrzab Jeffrey R.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
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