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MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD WITH PROXIMAL ARMORING

  • US 20090210043A1
  • Filed: 02/13/2009
  • Published: 08/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical electrical lead configured to be coupled to a pulse generator in a cardiac rhythm management system, the lead comprising:

  • a proximal connector configured to mechanically and electrically couple the lead to the pulse generator;

    a flexible body extending distally from the connector, the body defining a proximal region, an intermediate region, and a distal region terminating in a distal tip;

    an armoring layer disposed over the proximal region of the lead body and not over the distal region of the lead body, the armoring layer including a polymeric material having a lubricious outer surface configured to resist abrasion, and a reinforcing material disposed within the armoring layer;

    at least one electrode coupled to the lead body in the distal region; and

    at least one electrical conductor extending from the at least one electrode to the connector for electrically coupling the at least one electrode thereto.

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