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Transvenous cardiovascular integrated lead anchoring sleeve, protector, and permanent lead introducer stop gap

  • US 4,437,475 A
  • Filed: 08/28/1981
  • Issued: 03/20/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A body implantable lead comprising:

  • a conductor having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an insulating sheath of body compatible material having an outside diameter, covering said conductor;

    an electrode having an outside diameter greater than the outside diameter of said insulating sheath, coupled to said distal end of said conductor;

    an electrical connector having an outside diameter greater than the outside diameter of said insulating sheath, coupled to said proximal end of said conductor; and

    an anchoring sleeve fabricated of a pliant, compressible material, having a proximal end, a distal end, a circumferential suture groove completely encircling said anchoring sleeve and a lumen with an inside diameter greater than the outside diameter of said insulating sheath, through which said insulating sheath passes, said electrode and said electrical connector each having an outside diameter greater than the inside diameter of the lumen of said anchoring sleeve whereby said anchoring sleeve is permanently attached and slideably mounted about said insulating sheath.

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