Medtronic, Inc.

Gary H Hanse

Ryan Thomas Bauer

Richard D Sandstrom

Vicki L Bjorklund

Matthew A Bergan

Terese A Bartlett

Roger E Rugland

Annette Hebzynski

A fixation mechanism coupled to an implantable device body extends from a proximal portion of the body to a distal portion of the body and includes a fixation element and a push tube segment. A push tube segment of the mechanism extends proximally from the fixation mechanism to the proximal portion of the body and is adapted to deploy the mechanism.

Method and apparatus for fixating an implantable medical device

A medical lead which has a reinforced tine assembly. In particular, the medical electrical lead of the present invention features an elongated lead body covered by an insulative sheath. Positioned upon the proximal end of the lead body is a terminal assembly. Terminal assembly permits the lead to be connected to a pulse generator. Positioned at the distal end of the lead body is an electrode. Also positioned proximate the electrode is a tine assembly. The tine assembly is preferably made from a insulative bio-compatible material, preferably silicone. The tine assembly further features a reinforcement to prevent the tine assembly from elongating. In the preferred embodiment, a polyester is used to provide reinforcement member.

Medical electrical lead having a reinforced tine assembly

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Ham Lake, MN, United States of America

Gary H Hanse