Alarm for lead insulation abnormality
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1. A system, comprising:
- a sheath comprising;
an annulus to receive an implanted lead;
a distal tip; and
an electrically conductive structure forming the distal tip;
a sensor connected to the electrically conductive structure, wherein the sensor senses an irregularity in an insulating layer of the implanted lead and provides a changed electrical parameter; and
a controller connected to the sensor and operable to alert a user upon receiving the changed electrical parameter from the sensor.
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Abstract
A system is provided to determine whether an insulating layer of an implanted lead is damaged.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a sheath comprising; an annulus to receive an implanted lead; a distal tip; and an electrically conductive structure forming the distal tip; a sensor connected to the electrically conductive structure, wherein the sensor senses an irregularity in an insulating layer of the implanted lead and provides a changed electrical parameter; and a controller connected to the sensor and operable to alert a user upon receiving the changed electrical parameter from the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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