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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2007
Craig M. Stolen, New Brighton, MN (US);
Mark J. Schwartz, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
John D. Foley, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Lili Liu, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Craig M. Stolen, New Brighton, MN (US);
Mark J. Schwartz, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
John D. Foley, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Lili Liu, Maple Grove, MN (US);
CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are related to leads with topographic surface features and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable lead including a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end, the lead body including an outer layer defining a lumen, the lead body further including a first electrical conductor disposed within the lumen of the outer layer. The implantable lead can further include a first electrode coupled to the lead body, the electrode in electrical communication with the first electrical conductor. The implantable lead can also include a cellular modulation segment on the external surface of the lead body, the cellular modulation segment comprising topographic surface features configured to modulate cellular responses. Other embodiments are also included herein.