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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 1979
Filed:
Mar. 06, 1978
Frederik H Wittkampf, Brumen, NL;
Vitatron Medical B. V., Dieren, NL;
Abstract
An epicardial lead is disclosed having plural electrode tips adapted for securing to the epicardium while moving the electrode at a small angle with respect to the external surface of the heart. At least 2 electrode tips are provided which are curved downward from the bottom surface of the electrode head and backward toward the proximal end of the electrode, so that they can be hooked into the epicardium while pulling the entire lead in a generally backward direction along the surface of the heart. Anchor means are provided at the forward or distal tip of the electrode head, with means for projecting the anchor out of the bottom surface and forward so as to anchor the electrode head against forward movement thereof. The result is a lead which can be firmly secured to the epicardium by two quick movements while maintaining the lead in close proximity to the heart surface, such that minimum access to the heart surface is required.