Medtronic, Inc.

Thomas Kiekhafer

John G Keimel

David K Peterson

Edward D DiDomenico

Timothy W Holleman

Kenneth W Keeney

Bruce C Johnson

Clare E Padgett

Fred Lindemans

A large surface electrode optimized for use as a subcutaneous defibrillation electrode. The electrode includes an insulative electrode pad carrying a large surface electrode. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the electrode pad are covered by a fabric mesh to reduce fluid build-up at the site of implantation. The defibrillation electrode is spaced at least 0.5' from the external periphery of the pad.

Medical electrical lead

A process for producing a medical electrode. A coil of conductive metal is slid over a tubular insulative substrate. The spaces between individual turns of the coil are backfilled with an insulative plastic. The backfilled plastic is thereafter etched away from and off of the exterior of the metal coil by means of a gas plasma.

Method for fabrication of a medical electrode

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Coon Rapids, MN, United States of America

Thomas Kiekhafer