Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Manuel, George (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07881808
ABSTRACT:
A cardiac lead comprising a lead body extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion; a cardiac electrode disposed along the lead body; and a coating associated with at least a portion of the electrode, the coating comprises a conductive polymer.
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Borgaonkar Harshad
Cooke Daniel J.
Jiang Xiangchun
Waszczuk Piotr
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.
Faegre & Benson LLP
Manuel George
Narayanaswamy Shubatra
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