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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2010
Robert A. Stevenson, Canyon Country, CA (US);
Christine A. Frysz, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Geddes Frank Tyers, Vancouver, CA (US);
Buehl E. Truex, Glendora, CA (US);
Robert A. Stevenson, Canyon Country, CA (US);
Christine A. Frysz, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Geddes Frank Tyers, Vancouver, CA (US);
Buehl E. Truex, Glendora, CA (US);
Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY (US);
Abstract
An identification device for an implantable lead includes an associated implantable sleeve and a radio frequency identification device (RFID) tag associated with the sleeve. The RFID tag includes information relating to the implantable lead, its associated lead system, or an associated implantable medical device. The RFID tag may be hermetically sealed within the sleeve and the sleeve selectively fixed along a length of the lead. The sleeve may comprise a loop forming an aperture, a crimped clamp device, a clamp device including a ratchet, clip, or rivet mechanism, or a clamp device including two separate clamshells, all of which allow for secure attachment to the lead. Alternatively, the sleeve may integrally be formed as part of the lead between a lead conductor and an insulated lumen. An external interrogator may be used for identifying information contained within the RFID tag.