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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 1994
Filed:
Jan. 14, 1993
Applicant:
Inventors:
Peter J Pohndorf, Stillwater, MN (US);
Richard L Molacek, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61N / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
607116 ; 607119 ; 604282 ;
Abstract
An implantable lead having a plastic stylet guide therein. A substantially cylindrical channel is provided in a flexible lead body made of silicone rubber, polyurethane, or the like. The cylindrical channel defines a lumen containing a stylet guide into which a stylet can be inserted during an implantation procedure. Texture on the inner wall of the stylet guide minimizes friction between the stylet and the stylet guide, facilitating easy insertion and removal of the stylet. One or more electrical conductors may also be provided.