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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2006
Xiangchun Jiang, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kevin J. Ely, Blaine, MN (US);
Jeannette C. Polkinghorne, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Xiangchun Jiang, St. Paul, MN (US);
Kevin J. Ely, Blaine, MN (US);
Jeannette C. Polkinghorne, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention is an apparatus and method for making a polymer patterned electrode for cardiac pacing and sensing. The electrode surface includes a polymer overlayed on an electrode. The polymer layer is patterned to form an electrode surface consisting of a polymer and a conductive metal surface. The electrode can be made of a high or low impedance electrode by changing the conductivity of the polymer. Furthermore, the electrode surface texture can be optimized with a micro pattern that may enhance the biocompatibility. The polymer may be conductive or insulative.