MODULAR, ZONE-SPECIFIC MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD DESIGN
First Claim
1. A method of making an implantable medical electrical lead, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of pre-fabricated lead modules each corresponding to a lead segment configured for a predetermined implantation site, including;
providing a first module corresponding to a first proximal lead segment;
providing a second module corresponding to a second proximal lead segment; and
providing a third module corresponding to an electrode lead segment; and
longitudinally assembling and joining the first, second and third modules.
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Abstract
A medical electrical lead configured to be coupled to a pulse generator in a cardiac rhythm management system. The lead comprises a proximal terminal connector configured for coupling the lead to the pulse generator, and a plurality of longitudinally arranged lead segments each configured to exhibit one or more predetermined physical characteristics based on the implantation location for the respective segment. The lead segments may be pre-fabricated as separate modules optimized for the operating environment and/or delivery requirements of the respective segments. The pre-fabricated modules are longitudinally arranged and joined to form the lead.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of making an implantable medical electrical lead, the method comprising:
providing a plurality of pre-fabricated lead modules each corresponding to a lead segment configured for a predetermined implantation site, including; providing a first module corresponding to a first proximal lead segment; providing a second module corresponding to a second proximal lead segment; and providing a third module corresponding to an electrode lead segment; and longitudinally assembling and joining the first, second and third modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of making an implantable medical electrical lead adapted to be at least partially implanted in a heart of a patient and to be coupled to a pulse generator of a cardiac rhythm management system, the method comprising:
configuring each of a plurality of pre-fabricated lead segments to exhibit one or more desired physical characteristics depending on an implantation location of the respective segment, the lead segments including; at least one segment configured for subcutaneous implantation; at least one segment configured for intravascular implantation; and at least one segment configured for intracardiac implantation; and longitudinally arranging and coupling the lead segments. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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