Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8175724 | Vascular fixation device In one embodiment, the present invention provides a cardiac lead device including a fixation mechanism slidably attached to the lead such that when the fixation mechanism is expanded in to contact with a body lumen, the lead may be moved relative to the fixation mec... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8160721 | Implantable lead with flexible tip features A medical electrical lead comprises a flexible, elongate lead body extending along a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end. A protective distal tip structure is disposed on the distal end of the lead body. The tip structure includes a pluralit... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8140172 | Implantable anchor with locking arm There is disclosed various embodiments of an implantable anchor for permanently anchoring a medical lead. The implantable anchor may include a body having a longitudinal lumen, an access opening defined within a side of the body and in communication with the longitu... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8126571 | Expandable assembly for cardiac lead fixation A cardiac lead includes a lead body that defines a passage, a conductive element that extends through the passage, and a fixation assembly. The fixation assembly includes a threaded member threadably engaged with the conductive element such that rotation of the thre... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8103361 | Instrumented retrievable implantable device Instrumented retrievable implantable device, including an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device includes a joined sensor for monitoring one or more physiological parameter for diagnostic or therapeutic purpos... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8055355 | System and assembly having conductive fixation features A lead having a distal end electrode assembly adapted for implantation on or about the heart or within a vein and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The electrode assembly includes conductive fixation features, such as conduct... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8055356 | Lead system having friction mechanism and method therefor A lead system has an elongate body, an active fixation assembly movable relative to the elongate lead body, and a low variation friction member frictionally engaged with the active fixation assembly. In an option, the active fixation assembly undergoes greater torsi... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8000810 | Systems and methods for transvenous lead implantation Some embodiments relate to a method of implanting a cardiac lead. An expansion module is implanted in a target region within vasculature, the target region being defined by a portion of a brachiocephalic vein and a portion of a corresponding subclavian vein. The exp... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7974710 | Guide catheters for accessing cardiac sites Guide catheters for facilitating implantation of cardiac leads for applying electrical stimulation to and/or sensing electrical activity of the heart through one or more electrodes positioned at an implantation site within a heart chamber or cardiac vessel adjacent ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7933661 | Lead retention means A coiled member of a medical device extends along a length of an elongate body of the device. A surface of the coiled member extends at an angle, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the body, from a first edge to a second edge, toward the proximal end of the body... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7930039 | Implantable retention system and method An implantable anchor for anchoring a lead or catheter relative to biological tissue, implantable system including such an anchor and a lead or catheter, and a method of use of such anchor. The anchor comprises a body having a channel adapted to receive a catheter o... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7899553 | Lead anchor for implantable stimulation devices Disclosed is a lead anchor comprising a body made of an elastomeric material and defining a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass, one or more fasteners disposed within the body, with the ends of the fasteners protruding from the body, whe... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7899554 | Intravascular System and Method The present application describes an intravascular implantable pacing and/or defibrillation system. The described system includes a pulse generator that is implantable within a blood vessel and proportioned to blood flow through the blood vessel, and at least one el... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7865249 | Means to securely fixate pacing leads and/or sensors in vessels According to embodiments of the present invention, a cardiac lead system adapted for fixation to a vessel including an expandable fixation mechanism adapted to engage an inner surface of the vessel and a lead member comprising an anchor structure at distal end, the ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7860579 | Delivery system, method, and anchor for medical implant placement An anchor for a medical implant, a method of manufacturing an anchor, and a delivery system and method for delivering a medical implant, such as for monitoring physiological parameters, for example, for diagnosing and/or monitoring and/or treating cardiovascular dis... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7848823 | Cardiac stimulation system Some embodiments of pacing systems employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy. The wireless electrode assemblies may wirelessly receive energy via an inductive coupling so as to provide electrical stimulation to the surrounding heart tissue. In c... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7840282 | Method and apparatus for retaining medical implants within body vessels A retention device for anchoring a medical device within the vasculature is described. The device may include expandable member coupled to an intravascular medical device and proportioned for receipt within a vessel. At least a portion of the expandable member is ex... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7840281 | Delivery of cardiac stimulation devices Some embodiments of an electrical stimulation system employ wireless electrode assemblies to provide pacing therapy, defibrillation therapy, or other stimulation therapy. In certain embodiments, the wireless electrode assemblies may include a guide wire channel so t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7831313 | Lead anchor for implantable stimulation devices and methods of manufacture and use A lead anchor includes a body defining a first opening and a second opening through which a lead can pass. A protrusion and a corresponding depression may be provided within the body that cooperate to form a non-linear path for the lead through the housing to resist... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7809447 | Implantable medical electrode device, in particular cardiovascular cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator electrode device An implantable medical electrode device, in particular a cardiovascular cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator electrode device, comprises an elongate, tubular electrode body (2), a fixing zone (4) in front of the distal end (3) of the electrode bod... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7801627 | Cardiac lead having self-expanding fixation features A cardiac lead for placement in the vicinity of a patient's heart is described. The lead includes a self-expanding fixation mechanism, which in a retracted position, is contained within a cavity disposed at a distal end of the lead. In an expanded position, the fixa... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7801626 | Instrumented retrievable implantable device Instrumented retrievable implantable device (2), comprising an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device (2) comprises a joined sensor (70) for monitoring one or more physiological parameter ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7765015 | Lead with inflatable fixation mechanism A medical electrical lead configured for use in stimulating the left side of the heart (i.e., the left ventricle). In one embodiment, the lead includes an elongate lead body including an inner surface. An inflatable member is disposed on the outer surface of the bod... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7747335 | Implantable medical device having pre-implant exoskeleton Methods and apparatus for implanting a medical device within a living body. The apparatus includes an elongate sleeve positionable with a living body, such as within a blood vessel, and a medical device insertable into the sleeve. During use, the sleeve is retained ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7643886 | Hydraulic actuation of lead fixation member A medical electrical lead includes a primary lumen, a hydraulic lumen, and a fixation portion including at least one expandable fixation member. The fixation member communicates with a plunger disposed in the hydraulic lumen, and is actuated from an expanded configu... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7634319 | Method and anchor for medical implant placement, and method of anchor manufacture An anchor and procedure for placing a medical implant, such as for monitoring physiological parameters. The anchor includes a central body in which a medical implant can be received. Arms and members extend radially from first and second ends, respectively, of the c... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7617007 | Method and apparatus for retaining medical implants within body vessels The present application describes a retention device for anchoring a medical device within the vasculature. The device may include expandable member coupled to an intravascular medical device and proportioned for receipt within a vessel. At least a portion of the ex... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7555351 | Pulmonary artery lead for atrial therapy and atrial pacing and sensing A lead includes a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having an intermediate portion. A shocking electrode is disposed proximate the distal end of the lead body, and a pacing electrode is disposed along the intermediate portion of the lead bo... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7515970 | Transeptal lead A lead includes a lead body and an electrode disposed proximate a distal end of the lead body. A retaining member is disposed proximate the distal end of the lead and adapted to retain the electrode proximate an interatrial septum when the retaining member is locate... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7515971 | Left atrial pressure sensor lead An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart is provided. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes a mounting mechanism that... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7499759 | Distal or proximal fixation of over-the-tether myocardial leads The present invention is a myocardial lead attachment system for securing a lead within the myocardium. The attachment system includes an anchor configured to engage the heart, a tether coupled to the anchor and a lead body. The lead body has a proximal end, a dista... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7499758 | Helical fixation elements for subcutaneous electrodes Subcutaneous leads that incorporate active fixation elements including, for example, helical coils, provide for fixation of cardiac lead components within a patient. An implantable lead includes a lead body with a supported electrode configured for subcutaneous non-... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7496410 | Spring fixation mechanism for epicardial leads A spring fixation mechanism is adapted for fixing the distal end of an epicardial lead in a myocardium of the heart. The spring fixation mechanism is positioned at a distal end of the lead and includes a spring member and a stop. The spring member is formed about th... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7493175 | Subcutaneous lead with tined fixation 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... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7483753 | Coronary probe including a sophisticated retention structure A coronary probe for stimulation of the heart having a sophisticated retention structure. The probe is intended to be implanted in a vein of the coronary network for the stimulation of a left cavity of the heart by an active implantable medical device. It includes a... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7477946 | Fixation device for coronary venous lead In one embodiment, the present invention provides a cardiac lead device including a fixation mechanism slidably attached to the lead such that when the fixation mechanism is expanded into contact with a body lumen, the lead may be moved relative to the fixation mech... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7463933 | Lead retention means An elongate body of a medical device includes at least one retaining segment extending along a length of the body, the retaining segment including a plurality of fish-like scales directed in a first common direction. ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7450999 | Trans-septal intra-cardiac lead system An apparatus for and method of measuring pressure through a septum in a patient's heart is disclosed. A lead inserted into the right side of a heart is routed through the septum to gain access to the left side of the heart. The lead includes an attachment structure ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7418298 | Myocardial lead with fixation mechanism The present invention is a myocardial lead attachment system and method for securing a distal end of a lead within the myocardium of a patient's heart. The system includes an anchor, a tether coupled at a distal end to the anchor and a lead body. The lead body has a... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7392094 | Implantable lead for septal placement of pacing electrodes A pacing lead having a lead body configured into a pre-formed J-shape. The lead includes a pacing electrode coupled to an intermediate portion of the lead body and located distally from a bottom of the pre-formed J-shape. The lead is adapted to be placed within a he... | 06/24/2008 |
