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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8170691 | Medical implantable lead A medical implantable lead has a proximal end and a distal end, a biostable and biocompatible polymeric header, which is arranged at the distal end and has a first tubular portion, a helical fixation element located within the first tubular portion and being extenda... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170692 | Implant tool for active fixation lead An implant tool for use with an endocardial or other implantable lead having an extendable/retractable active fixation tip includes a housing, a shaft rotatably supported by the housing, and a shaft rotation mechanism for rotating the shaft through a predetermined a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8170690 | Implantable medical lead having an anchor providing enhanced fixation An implantable medical lead is disclosed herein wherein the lead employs a helical distal tip anchor having improved fixation capabilities. The implantable medical lead may include a body and a helical anchor. The body may include a distal end and a proximal end. Th... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8160722 | Subcutaneous lead fixation mechanisms A medical device that includes a lead having a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, and a housing having a connector block for receiving the proximal end of the lead body. A fixation mechanism is positioned proximal to an electrode coil located a... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8160723 | Bipolar electrode that can be implanted A bipolar electrode (1) that can be implanted is provided with at least two poles at its distal end, namely a cathode (4) and an anode (6) spaced apart therefrom. Further, an anchoring is provided at the distal end of the electrode (1), p... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8150536 | Low profile active fixation cardiac lead having torque transmitting means An active fixation cardiac lead is disclosed that includes an elongated lead body having opposed proximal and distal end portions and an interior lumen that extends therethrough. A rotatable fixation element is operatively associated with the distal end portion of t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8112160 | Fixation helix and multipolar medical electrode A cardiac rhythm management device that includes a lead and a pulse generator. The lead can comprise a lead body, a helical composite electrode, a composite conductor and a proximal connector. The helical composite electrode can have first and second electrodes in a... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8108054 | Active fixation implantable medical lead configured to indicate via fluoroscopy embedment of helical anchor in cardiac tissue An implantable medical lead for active fixation to cardiac tissue is disclosed herein. The lead may include a lead body distal end, a tissue fixation helical anchor and a structure. The tissue fixation helical anchor may be coupled to the lead body distal end and in... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8099177 | Implantable medical lead and method for the manufacture thereof A medically implantable lead configured for insertion into a human or animal body to be attached in the body with its distal end to tissue inside the body, as a rotatable helix at a distal end thereof that can be screwed into the tissue. The helix serves as an attac... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8078287 | His bundle mapping, pacing, and injection lead A cardiac rhythm management system includes a lead assembly for intracardiac mapping, pacing, and drug delivery. The lead assembly includes an implantable endocardial lead having a proximal end for connection to an implantable cardiac rhythm management device and a ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8036757 | Pacing lead and method for pacing in the pericardial space A pacing lead for implantation in the pericardial space includes an elongated lead body, a compression fixation element, and at least one electrode on either the lead body or the fixation element. The fixation element defines a resilient structure, and is positioned... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7991484 | Active fixation medical lead and related method and system An implantable medical lead of the invention comprises an electrically active helix electrode extendable and retractable relative to a distal tip of the lead, an electrically conductive mapping collar disposed at the lead's distal tip and a proximal end carrying an ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7937161 | Cardiac stimulation electrodes, delivery devices, and implantation configurations Some embodiments of an electrode delivery system may be used to deliver a plurality of wired electrodes into one or more chambers of the heart. In particular embodiments, the plurality of wired electrodes may be delivered into a heart chamber through a single guide ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7933662 | Medical electrical lead including an inductance augmenter A medical electrical lead includes an inductance augmenter assembly. The assembly includes an inductor coil formed of an insulated wire, which is wound about a non-conductive core and is electrically coupled in series between a conductor coil of the lead and an elec... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7860580 | Active fixation medical electrical lead A medical electrical lead includes a proximal insulation segment, a distal insulation segment, a conductor extending within the proximal and distal segments, and an electrode coupled to the conductor and disposed in proximity to a distal end of the distal insulation... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7860581 | Implantable lead with a stimulating electrode and a mapping electrode that is electrically disconnectable An implantable lead for delivering electrical stimuli to a human heart has a stimulating electrode for transmitting electrical stimuli to the myocardium after implantation, and a mapping electrode for use during implantation. The mapping electrode is configured to d... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7840283 | Bipolar screw-in lead An implantable active fixation lead includes an outer sheath, a protector member having a peripheral surface extending between its distal and proximal end surfaces with a helical groove formed in the peripheral surface, and a fixation helix integral with the outer s... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7751905 | Active fixation cardiac lead An active fixation cardiac electrode lead having a fixation helix movably placed in a housing at the electrode lead's distal end so as to be extended out of the housing's distal end and retraced into an inner space enclosed by the housing. The housing has a wall and... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7720550 | High impedance active fixation electrode of an electrical medical lead Electrical medical leads having active fixation electrodes, particularly helix electrodes intended to be screwed into body tissue, e.g., the heart, are disclosed having selectively applied insulation to optimize exposed electrode surface area and dispose the exposed... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7676275 | Endovascular lead for chronic nerve stimulation A lead of the present invention comprises an electrode array adapted to be stably anchored at a selected location within the vena cava of a human patient. The electrode array may take various shapes, including helical, annular and linear. The electrode array is conn... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7657325 | Implantable medical lead including a helical fixation member An implantable medical lead comprises an elongated body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and a helical fixation member extending from the distal end of the elongated body. The helical fixation member is configured to fix the implantable medical lea... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7657326 | Cardiac lead with a retractable helix A cardiac rhythm management system for securing a cardiac lead within a patient's heart is provided. According to the present invention, the cardiac rhythm management system includes a fixation helix for securing and stabilizing the lead at a target location in a pa... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7599747 | Screw-in electrode probe for cardiologocal application A screw-in electrode probe for cardiological application comprises an oblong electrode body (1), a supply line (10) running therein, and an electrode head (3) on the distal end (2). The latter is provided with housing (5), a shaft ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7580758 | Implantable electrode device An implantable electrode device, particularly a cardiological electrode device, comprises an oblong, hose-like electrode body and a helical screw-in electrode, which is displaceable on the distal end of the electrode body between a retracted passive position inside ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7532939 | Active fixation medical lead An implantable medical device that includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, a helical fixation member extending from the distal end of the elongated body, the helical fixation member including a distal tip for affixing the distal end of the... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7392095 | Extendable and retractable lead having a snap-fit terminal connector A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383091 | Medical electrical lead providing far-field signal attenuation A bipolar pacing and sensing lead incorporates a range of active surface areas for each of the anode and cathode electrodes, and a range of inter-electrode spacings between the anode and cathode electrodes which, in combination, provide acceptable near-field signal ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7369901 | Myocardial lead and lead system An implantable myocardial stimulation lead comprises a lead body having a distal end and a proximal end, and an electrical connector carried by the proximal end of the lead body. An electrode header carried by the distal end of the lead body has an axis and includes... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366574 | Device for the transvenous cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter A transvenous catheter for the cardioversion of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter and/or the stimulation of the heart's activity. The catheter has an electrically active section within a heart and an electrically passive section carrying electrical cables. At le... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363091 | Method of molding silicone elastomer drug carrier in an endocardial lead A drug-eluting endocardial lead and method of manufacture. The silicone elastomer of the present invention is ideally suited to a manufacturing environment due to its extended pot life and decreased curing time. A preferred silicone elastomer is comprised of a multi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353067 | Implantable leads, electrode portions and methods for securing An exemplary lead and sheath assembly suitable for positioning in the human body includes a lead body, a sheath surrounding the lead body, one or more conductors embedded in the lead body and one or more conduits that allow for a flow of adhesive or an adhesive comp... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343206 | Implantable medical lead and system, and method of use thereof Implantable medical leads, lead assemblies, and methods for implanting the leads into the human body, for example, for use within the epidural spaces of the spinal column to manage pain. A stylet lumen extends within the lead between a side-wall stylet entrance port... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337009 | Lead having composite tubing A lead assembly includes a flexible lead body which extends from a proximal end to a distal end, the lead body includes one or more conductors. The lead assembly further includes an electrode assembly, and at least one coating of insulative material coated directly ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7337011 | System and method for enhancing cardiac signal sensing by cardiac pacemakers through genetic treatment The present invention provides delivery systems for and methods of delivering ion channel protein genetic material to cardiac cells in areas adjacent to where an electrode is to be positioned in a patient's heart to improve or correct the signal to noise ratio of ca... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7313445 | Medical lead with flexible distal guidewire extension An implantable medical lead is provided with a distal guidewire extension. A flexible distal guidewire extension, which may take the form of a helically wound wire around a tapered core, extends from the distal end of a lead body. The extension may exit a tip electr... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305270 | Cardiac pacing/sensing lead providing far-field signal rejection A proximal end of a lead body carries a connector assembly. A first electrical conductor within the lead body electrically connects a tip electrode to a first electrical contact on the connector assembly. A collar electrode is carried by a distal end portion of the ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7289846 | Multi-lumen medical electrical lead body A medical electrical lead includes an elastomeric multi-lumen tube, which includes a lumen having a substantially elliptical cross-section through which a conductor having a substantially circular cross-section may extend. The substantially elliptical cross-section ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283878 | Lead stabilizer and extension wire A lead stabilization and extension wire that enables the withdrawal of a guide catheter over an electrical medical lead body without dislodging an electrode or sensor from an implantation site or detaching the fixation mechanism and methods of use and a kit are disc... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7277762 | Radiopague marking of lead electrode zone in a continuous conductor construction A cardiac transvenous defibrillation lead has a continuous coil conductor within a layer of insulation. A portion of the coil conductor is exposed as a defibrillation electrode. In order to enhance fluoroscopic visualization of the exposed electrode during implant, ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7269461 | Double stylet insertion tool for a cochlear implant electrode array A cochlear implant electrode assembly device (10) comprising an elongate electrode carrier member (11), a first stiffening element (15a), and a second stiffening element (15b). The carrier member (11) is made of a res... | 09/11/2007 |
