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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2025
Filed:
May. 25, 2022
Applicant:
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Inventors:
Alexander R. Bornzin, Ventura, CA (US);
Gene A. Bornzin, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Zoltan Somogyi, Ventura, CA (US);
Assignee:
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/05 (2006.01); A61B 17/34 (2006.01); A61N 1/375 (2006.01); A61N 1/39 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N 1/0563 (2013.01); A61B 17/3468 (2013.01); A61N 1/0504 (2013.01); A61N 1/0573 (2013.01); A61N 1/3752 (2013.01); A61N 1/3956 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and implantable medical devices are provided that include a lead configured to be operably coupled to a pulse generator and subcutaneously implanted within a patient. The lead includes an electrode configured to receive electrical power from the pulse generator and to deliver high-voltage shocks for defibrillation therapy. The electrode has an oblong cross-sectional shape with a major dimension that is at least 10 French (F).