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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 07, 2005
Scott M. Partridge, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jeffrey T. Bartig, Maplewood, MN (US);
Bruce H. Kenknight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Peter T. Kelley, Buffalo, MN (US);
Mohan Krishnan, St. Paul, MN (US);
Scott M. Partridge, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jeffrey T. Bartig, Maplewood, MN (US);
Bruce H. KenKnight, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Peter T. Kelley, Buffalo, MN (US);
Mohan Krishnan, St. Paul, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A lead having a distal end electrode assembly adapted for implantation on or about the heart or within a vein and for connection to a system for monitoring or stimulating cardiac activity. The electrode assembly includes conductive fixation features, such as conductive tines or flexible members, in combination with non-conductive fixation features. The conductive fixation features also include tines coated with a conductive material. The fixation features further include conductive tines which are retractable. A defibrillation coil is optionally disposed at the distal end of the lead in combination with the conductive tines.