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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2011
Bernard Q. LI, Plymouth, MN (US);
Ling Wang, Plymouth, MN (US);
Bernard Q. Li, Plymouth, MN (US);
Ling Wang, Plymouth, MN (US);
MEDTRONIC, INC., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed related to cables that may be used within a medical device. According to one example, a cable may comprise multiple wires. Each wire may be formed of a biocompatible beta titanium alloy having an elastic modulus ranging from 30 GigaPascals (GPa) to 90 GPa and comprising at least two elements selected from a group of titanium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, chromium, iron and tin. The cable may be heated to a stress-relieve temperature of the beta titanium alloy to allow the cable to retain a desired configuration while remaining ductile. The cable may be included within a medical device, such as a medical electrical lead.