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Epicardial lead

  • US 4,142,530 A
  • Filed: 03/06/1978
  • Issued: 03/06/1979
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/06/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An epicardial lead adapted for attachment to a heart surface, comprising:

  • a. an encased conductor portion extending substantially the length of said lead, having a conductive element for transmitting electrical signals between a proximal end and a distal end;

    b. an insulated head portion integrally connected to the distal end of said conductor portion, having a bottom surface and at least one conductive contact tip element in electrical connection with said conductive element, said tip element extending downward and backward from said bottom surface, having a longitudinal component of extension in the proximal direction; and

    c. anchor means having at least one moveable anchor element extending forward and downward from said bottom surface, for engaging said heart surface.

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