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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2009
Kevin L. Morgan, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Phong D. Doan, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Conor Flannery, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Kevin L. Morgan, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Phong D. Doan, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Conor Flannery, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Pacesetter, Inc., Sylmar, CA (US);
Abstract
An implantable medical lead is disclosed herein wherein the lead employs a helical distal tip anchor having improved fixation capabilities. The implantable medical lead may include a body and a helical anchor. The body may include a distal end and a proximal end. The helical anchor may be at least one of extending and extendable from the distal end. The helical anchor may include at least one loop including first and second straight sides that intersect at a first corner.