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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 17, 2018
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Andrew L. De Kock, Ham Lake, MN (US);
G. Shantanu Reddy, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Lili Liu, Maple Grove, MN (US);
James K. Cawthra, Jr., Ramsey, MN (US);
Christopher Alan Fuhs, Roseville, MN (US);
Peter Hall, Andover, MN (US);
James O. Gilkerson, Stillwater, MN (US);
Benjamin Philip Gundale, Plymouth, MN (US);
Daniel J. Foster, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Henry J. Pepin, Loretto, MN (US);
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Implantable leads of a cardiac stimulus system are disclosed, as well as methods for implanting leads of a cardiac stimulus system. The lead may be comprised of a proximal portion having a coupler for coupling to an implantable pulse generator, an intermediate portion comprising a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon, and a distal portion. The intermediate portion may have a first diameter and the distal portion may have a second diameter. The distal portion may also have an attachment feature for attaching to a lead pulling tool for delivery to an ITV and an intercostal vein. Methods may include pulling a lead from a first position to a second position within the vasculature, exiting the vasculature at the second location, and attaching a portion of the lead that exits the vasculature to an electrode or implantable device for use with the lead.