Radiolucent ECG Electrode System
First Claim
1. An ECG connector assembly, comprising:
- a housing having an opening defined therein configured to operably receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad;
an electrode member having a generally semicircular contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening;
an engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face, and pivotable about a pivot to enable the engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face;
a resilient radiused member joining a finger to a proximal end of the engagement member and configured to bias the engagement member towards the first position; and
a leadwire configured to operatively couple the electrode member to an ECG monitor.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead system suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or MRI and methods of use. In embodiments, the system includes an ECG electrode connector formed from radiolucent materials to enhance performance during imaging procedures by reducing or eliminating shadows on imaging media. In some embodiments, the disclosed connector includes a housing having an opening configured to operably receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad, an electrode member having a generally semicircular contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening, and an engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face pivotable about a pivot to enable engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face.
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20 Claims
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1. An ECG connector assembly, comprising:
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a housing having an opening defined therein configured to operably receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad; an electrode member having a generally semicircular contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening; an engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face, and pivotable about a pivot to enable the engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face; a resilient radiused member joining a finger to a proximal end of the engagement member and configured to bias the engagement member towards the first position; and a leadwire configured to operatively couple the electrode member to an ECG monitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A radiolucent ECG connector assembly, comprising:
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a radiolucent housing having an opening defined therein configured to receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad; a radiolucent electrode member having a contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening; a radiolucent engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face, and pivotable about a pivot to enable the engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face; a radiolucent resilient member joining a radiolucent finger to a proximal end of the engagement member, wherein the resilient member is configured to bias the engagement member towards the first position; and a radiolucent leadwire configured to operatively couple the electrode member to an ECG monitor. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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