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Delivery system and method for pulmonary artery leads

  • US 20060089694A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2004
  • Published: 04/27/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of delivering a cardiac lead into a pulmonary artery, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a delivery device having a distal end adapted for insertion into a venous system, the delivery device including an inflatable balloon positioned near the distal end;

    inserting the delivery device at the distal end into the venous system;

    inflating the balloon while within the venous system;

    floating the balloon and delivery device along a blood flow path within the venous system through a heart and into the pulmonary artery; and

    delivering the cardiac lead into the pulmonary artery using the delivery device.

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