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ULTRASONIC MONITORING OF IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES

  • US 20120271163A1
  • Filed: 03/16/2012
  • Published: 10/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable medical lead, comprising:

  • a lead body having a proximal section and a distal section; and

    at least one ultrasonic reflecting unit configured for increasing the echogenicity of the lead body when subjected to ultrasonic energy, the ultrasonic reflecting unit including an echogenic fluid medium adapted to reflect a portion of the ultrasonic energy.

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