Pacesetter, Inc.

Rodolfo Rodriguez

Annapurna Karicherla

An implantable lead includes a lead body, having a distal end and a proximal end, configured to be implanted in a patient, and a connector provided at the proximal end. A load detection assembly is provided on the lead body, wherein the load detection assembly includes a housing that holds a sensor and a load transfer element. The load transfer element engages the sensor and conveys a force induced on the load transfer element to the sensor. Optionally, the housing may isolate the sensor from lateral forces and the load transfer element may only convey, to the sensor, longitudinal forces that are directed in a predetermined single direction. For example, the load transfer element may only convey, to the sensor, longitudinal forces that are directed perpendicular to a surface of the sensor.

Implantable lead for measuring physiologic information

Embodiments include strain sensor devices for detecting movement, morphological changes or other physical parameters within a patient's body tissue. Some embodiments are directed specifically to measuring parameters within a patient's heart and may also be configured to communicate with an implantable stimulation device and associated external programming device.

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Santa Monica, CA, United States of America

Rodolfo Rodriguez